A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck the Tingri region of Tibet, China, on January 7, 2025, resulting in at least 126 fatalities and numerous injuries. The quake, the strongest recorded in the area in five years, was felt as far as Nepal, where significant tremors caused panic in Kathmandu. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered emergency relief efforts, while the Dalai Lama expressed deep sorrow for the victims. Rescue operations are ongoing amidst challenging weather conditions as authorities respond to the disaster.