Over 400 People Rescued from Rubble in Tibet Earthquake, Death Toll Reaches 126, Many Still Missing

Over 400 People Rescued from Rubble in Tibet Earthquake, Death Toll Reaches 126, Many Still Missing

Beijing, January 8: More than 400 people trapped under rubble in Tibet’s earthquake have been rescued, but many are still missing, according to Chinese officials. The powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday has caused a rising death toll, and the quake has destroyed thousands of homes in Tibet's Shigatse region.

The epicenter of the earthquake was in Tingri, located in Tibet, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. The quake was also felt in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. Rescue teams are continuing their work in the higher regions of Tibet, retrieving more survivors from the rubble, where temperatures have fallen below freezing, with nighttime temperatures dropping to -10°C.

The confirmed death toll stands at 126, with 188 people injured, according to Chinese authorities. More than 3,600 homes were destroyed by the earthquake, and 30,000 residents have been relocated to safe areas. A rescue team of 1,850 members, including firefighters and other personnel, is on the ground.

Tibet has experienced several major earthquakes in the past, but this was one of the most powerful in recent times. More than 500 aftershocks have been recorded, including one with a magnitude of 7.1.