At least 53 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday morning—with multiple aftershocks being reported in other parts of Western China and neighboring Nepal—Chinese state media reported.

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous region in Tibet and neighbouring Nepal on Tuesday morning, d amaging buildings and reportedly killing at least nine people. The earthquake was centred in the Tibet region at a depth of about 10km,

At least 120 people have been reported dead after a powerful earthquake in China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Tremors were also felt in Nepal and India.

A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit Tibet, destroying buildings and killing at least 95 people. Tremors were also felt in Nepal and parts of India.