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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Helen Davidson and agencies

Tibet earthquake: rescuers search for survivors after powerful quake kills 126

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescue workers conduct search and rescue for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday, 7 January,
The powerful earthquake struck a remote part of China’s Tibet region, while tremors also shook buildings in Nepal and India. Photograph: Jigme Dorje/AP

Rescuers in China’s Tibet region were continuing to search for survivors in freezing conditions on Wednesday after a devastating 6.8-magnitude quake struck the remote area and killed at least 126 people.

The powerful quake struck the foothills of the Himalayas on Tuesday,about 80km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain. Tremors also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India.

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