Rescue Efforts Conclude in Tibet Earthquake Aftermath

Over 45,000 displaced residents relocated as focus shifts to recovery following the 6.8 magnitude quake that claimed at least 126 lives.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tingri county in Tibet on January 7, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others.
Chinese authorities have relocated over 45,000 displaced residents to 187 resettlement sites near the epicenter, with prefabricated heated homes being erected for winter safety.
Search and rescue operations have been called off after pulling 407 people from the rubble, as survival chances diminish due to freezing temperatures as low as -18°C at night.
The earthquake destroyed more than 3,600 homes and damaged critical infrastructure, including four reservoirs, in the high-altitude region near Mount Everest.
Tributes and prayers for victims have been held in Tibet, Nepal, and India, while Chinese officials emphasize reconstruction efforts to ensure displaced residents have secure housing.