Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Tibet resulted in at least 32 fatalities, widespread injuries, and extensive rescue efforts, emphasizing the area's seismic activity and vulnerability.

The U.S. Geological Survey classified the earthquake as magnitude 7.1, while China’s measurement was slightly lower at 6.8, highlighting regional seismic discrepancies.

Rescue operations involved approximately 1,500 workers who scoured the rubble to find those trapped, underscoring the immediate humanitarian response needed after such disasters.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 75 kilometers northeast of Mount Everest, in a region prone to seismic activity due to tectonic plate interactions.

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