A powerful earthquake with a magnitude reported between 6.8 and 7.1 struck Dingri, an autonomous region in Tibet, on January 7, leading to at least 53 fatalities and significant structural damage. Official Chinese media reported the earthquake occurring near the Sino-Nepalese border, with the tremors felt as far as Nepal. Images from local journalists depict devastation, including collapsed homes and residents in distress, while rescue efforts are underway. The region, prone to seismic activity, experienced its strongest quake in five years, accompanied by multiple aftershocks.