6.8 Richter Earthquake in Tibet: At least 53 dead and 62 injured – many buildings collapsed

At least 36 people died because of a strong attack on his district, in southwestern China, in the Himalayas, according to the electronic publication of the Nanfang Daily. Shortly before, the state television network CCTV mentioned nine dead from the deadly earthquake in Tibet and the collapse of “many” buildings. CORVERSE The earthquake was 6,8 degrees in size and hit Dingri’s canton, near the Nepal border, around 09:05 (local time; 03:05 Greek time), according to CENC, China’s public seismological service. For its part the American institute for geological studies (USGS) reported a 7.1-degree earthquake. The vibration was felt as far as Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, about 400 km away in a straight line. 6.8M Earthquake Rocks Timber- Nepal Border – at Least 32 Dead (AFP) ADVERSION (@cheguwera) “Tensions became particularly felt in Dingri’s canton and its surroundings and many buildings collapsed near the epicenter,” said public television CCTV. A powerful 7.1 magnitude has strike Nepal, with tremors felt in Bihar, NCR, and the Tibet border. Thoughts and sprays with everyone affected. Stay safe and follow safety protocols — slowlife (@Its_Slowlife) Tens of aftershock vibrations have already been recorded, the most powerful being magnitude 4.4 points on the Richter scale. : At least 32-36 people confirmed dead after powerful earthquake in Tibet, southern China. – local media @RawsGlobal) The official news agency New China said local authorities rushed to various communities to “estimate” the effects of the earthquake. This Tibetan canton, at a high altitude, measures about 62,000 inhabitants and is not far from the Chinese sector of Mount Everest. Although seismic vibrations are generally common in the mountainous region, the current earthquake is the most powerful recorded within a 200 km radius over the last five years, according to CENC.