(CLO) A 6.8 magnitude earthquake on the morning of January 7th killed at least 126 people in Tibet, China. This is one of the deadliest earthquakes in the country in recent years.
As of the end of Tuesday, a total of 126 people had been confirmed dead and 188 others injured following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of southwestern China on Tuesday morning.
This was one of the deadliest earthquakes in China in recent years, raising concerns about seismic activity in the region.
Local police inspect the earthquake-affected area in Qutang village, Dingri, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, on January 7. Photo: Xinhua News Agency
Rescue workers are still braving freezing temperatures to dig through the rubble as they search for and rescue survivors after an earthquake rocked a county in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Earthquakes frequently occur on the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding areas, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision not only causes earthquakes but also alters the elevation of the Himalayan peaks.
In the past, major earthquakes in China have caused significant damage to both lives and infrastructure. In particular, the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan province, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, claimed the lives of nearly 90,000 people. This disaster led to years-long efforts to rebuild with better earthquake-resistant materials.
The 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Photo: CC/Wiki
List of recent major earthquakes in China:
May 2008: A 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan killed or left nearly 90,000 people missing.
April 2010: A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Qinghai killed 2,698 people.
April 2013: A 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan killed 196 people.
July 2013: A 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Gansu killed 95 people.
August 2014: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Yunnan killed 617 people.
September 2022: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan killed 93 people.
December 2023: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Gansu and Qinghai killed at least 126 people.
Seismic activity in China continues to pose significant challenges in disaster response and ensuring the safety of people living in vulnerable areas.
Ngoc Anh (according to China Daily, Xinhua News Agency)
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