7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Tibet, Nepal Photo: AP 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Tibet, Nepal Photo: AP At least 126 people died while over 130 others sustained injuries as an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Tibet in the early hours ofTuesday, according to state media CGTN. The epicentre of the earthquake, as per the United States Geological Survey was close to the Nepalese border.
As per the latest data, the Chinese state agency Xinhua has stated that 53 people have been killed and 62 have been injured due to the earthquake today.
The earthquake affected the neighbouring countries of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh with tremors and possible aftershocks.
As per reports, tremors were felt in several parts of India such as the NCR region, Bihar, Assam and West Bengal.
As per the data released by the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 6:35 AM in Xizang, Tibet, which is very close to the border with Nepal.
Tremors Felt In Indian StatesThe tremors of the Tibet-Nepal earthquake made their way to India. Aftershocks were felt in Delhi, West Bengal and Bihar. As per the Bihar Disaster Management Department, tremors were felt in Patna, Madhubani, Sheohar, Munger, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Katihar, Darbhanga, West Champaran, East Champaran and several other districts along the India-Nepal border.
The tremors triggered panic among people in Patna with citizens rushing out of their residences as a precautionary measure.
Level 2 Emergency Declared In TibetFollowing the earthquake, the Chinese Earthquake Administration launched a level-II emergency service response and sent a work team to the site to assist with disaster relief efforts.
As per state agency Xinhuac9taya, around 22,000 disaster relief items, including cotton tents, cotton coats, quilts and folding beds, together with special relief materials for high-altitude and frigid areas, were dispatched. Over 1,500 local firefighters and rescue workers have also been dispatched to the ground.