More than 120 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across the Himalayas in neighboring Nepal, Bhutan and parts of northern India.

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, people stand amidst damaged houses in the aftermath of an earthquake in Tonglai Village, Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday,

Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck an area that serves as a major stop on the way to the North Base Camp, where adventurers set out to climb Mount Everest.

BEIJING: A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday (Jan 7), Chinese authorities said, killing at least 126 people and flattening hundreds of houses,

HONG KONG — A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet ’s holiest cities Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake, which was recorded just after 9 a.m. (8 p.m. ET Monday), was centered at a depth of nearly 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and a hypocenter at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles

A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake near the Nepal-China border has killed nearly 100, causing extensive damage and ongoing rescue efforts.

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed his deepest condolences to all those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck