Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet - leaving at least 53 dead and rattling the slopes of Mt Everest

At least 53 people are dead after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit a Tibetan region near Mount Everest.

Tremors reverberated through Nepal's capital city Kathmandu just before dawn on Tuesday. 

The US Geological Survey said the epicentre of the quake was located 57 miles from Lobuche in Nepal, along the mountainous border with Tibet in China.

Data from the USGC showed that Everest, the world's tallest mountain, itself experienced tremors of 4.5-magnitude. 

It is unclear if there were any climbers on Everest at the time of the earthquake, which could potentially be disastrous. 

According to Chinese state media, 38 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged in one county alone, with fears there are more victims trapped under the rubble. 

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