At least 53 dead as massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake collapses buildings in Tibet’s holy city Shigatse
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AT LEAST 53 people have died after a devastating earthquake ripped through one of Tibet’s holiest cities. The massive 7.1 magnitude disaster collapsed “many buildings” in Shigatse and injured 62 as well as causing havoc in parts of Nepal and India.
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The quake has also left dozens missing, the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) has warned. The CENC said in a statement today: “Fifty-three people have been confirmed dead, and 62 others injured as of Tuesday noon, after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze in Xizang Autonomous Region at 9:05 am Tuesday,”.
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Hours later the US Geological Survey reported the tremor as a magnitude 7.1. They said data showed the earthquake had a depth of six miles. Terrifying footage shows the moment the deadly tremors started to rock the city. A surveillance camera was left shaking as the quake tore through Tibet.
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Shigatse is widely regarded as one of the holiest cities in Tibet fo r its rich history and traditions. It is the seat of the Panchen Lam - a key figure of Tibetan Buddhism - who is seen as the second most authoritative spiritual figure behind the Dalai Lama.
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