​Earthquake rocks Tibet-Nepal border: People run out of buildings as walls collapse

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck near the Tibet-Nepal border on the morning of January 7, killing around 100 people and injuring 130, according to China’s state media. (Photo: PTI)

The earthquake, which occurred at 6:35 am IST, had its epicenter in the Tibet region, approximately 93 km northeast of Lobuche, Nepal, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). (Photo: X)

The quake, originating at a depth of 10 kilometers, caused tremors that were felt in Bihar and several other parts of North India. (Photo: ANI)

In Nepal, residents rushed out of their homes after feeling the tremors. Many people were also seen standing amidst construction materials, seeking safety in open spaces. (Picture credit: AP)

In this photo, rescue workers can be seen searching for survivors in the aftermath of the earthquake in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Photo: AP)

Images from Tibet reveal significant damage caused by the earthquake, including collapsed and broken walls. (Photo: ANI)

In the aftermath of the quake, large crowds gathered on the streets in Nepal, seeking safety from potential aftershocks. (Photo: IANS)

The Chinese military deployed a drone to assess the damage and situation at the epicenter, according to a statement from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command. (Photo: NEXTA X handle)

Experts warn that Nepal lies in a highly seismically active zone, making it vulnerable to frequent and potentially devastating earthquakes. (Photo: ANI)

Nepal last experienced a major earthquake on April 25, 2015, when a 7.8 magnitude quake claimed around 9,000 lives and destroyed nearly 1 million structures, marking the worst disaster in the country’s history. An earlier earthquake in 1934 killed over 8,000 people, making it one of the deadliest in the region. (Photo: X)