The impact of the quake was felt across the Shigatse region of Tibet, home to 800,000 people. The region is administered by Shigatse city, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the most ...

An initial survey showed 3,609 homes had been destroyed in the Shigatse region of Tibet, which is home to 800,000 people, Chinese state media reported late on Tuesday, citing local officials.

[Photo/Xinhua] In early January, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri county in the city of Shigatse, claiming 126 lives and leveling thousands of houses. Many surrounding counties, including ...