At least 32 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a region near Mount Everest in Tibet. Tremors were felt in Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu. The epicenter was located 57 miles from Lobuche, Nepal, along the border with Tibet in China. Everest itself experienced tremors of 4.5 magnitude. The region is vulnerable to earthquakes with many structures built from adobe, brick, and mud. Villagers are assessing the damage and at least 61 people were injured.
This story is developing, more to followAt least 32 people are dead after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit a Tibetan region near Mount Everest .The US Geological Survey said the epicentre of the quake was located 57 miles from Lobuche in Nepal , along the mountainous border with Tibet in China.
It is unclear if there were any climbers on Everest at the time of the earthquake, which could potentially be disastrous. 'The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.'In 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal triggered a massive avalanche from Pumori, a nearby mountain, that sent snow into Everest's Base Camp, killing at least 22.Villagers gathered to assess the damage after the quake rocked Nepal and Tibet
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