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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a high altitude region in Tibet near Shigatse on Tuesday, January 7, causing at least 126 deaths and 188 injuries.
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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a high altitude region in Tibet near Shigatse on Tuesday, January 7, causing at least 126 deaths and 188 injuries.
More than 500 aftershocks followed the earthquake, which occurred near the Nepalese border and Mount Everest.
Rescuers continued their search in freezing conditions, while tents and relief items were distributed to survivors.