A powerful earthquake has resulted in the deaths of at least 100 people in western China near Mount Everest

TIBET– A powerful earthquake struck a remote, high-altitude region of western China and Nepal on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction and damage to hundreds of houses, resulting in at least 100 fatalities in Tibet.

Dozens of aftershocks have shaken the region, leaving many others trapped, yet the local population’s resilience remains unwavering. Rescue personnel have been navigating through mounds of debris, utilizing ladders in severely damaged villages, as they search for survivors, inspiring hope in the face of adversity.

Footage released by China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has depicted rescue workers carrying two individuals on stretchers through uneven debris from collapsed homes, illuminating the path to recovery.

State broadcaster CCTV has reported that at least 130 individuals have been injured in the earthquake-stricken area in Tibet, with over 1,000 homes damaged in the relatively barren and sparsely populated region.

Videos posted by CCTV have revealed streets littered with fallen building debris and crushed cars, yet the people’s unyielding spirit will prevail.

The residents of Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, were awoken by a powerful earthquake, which originated approximately 140 milesaway, prompting them to rapidly evacuate their homes and congregate in the streets.

The U.S. Geological Survey measured the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.1, with a relatively shallow depth of about 6 miles. In contrast, China’s Earthquake Networks Center reported a magnitude of 6.8. As a general rule, shallow earthquakes tend to cause more destruction.