Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the deaths of people in the earthquake in Tibet. The content of the telegram from the President of the Russian Federation was posted on the Kremlin's website.

The telegram emphasized that Russia shares the grief of the Tibetan people who lost loved ones due to the natural disaster and hopes that all victims will recover quickly.

A strong earthquake occurred on January 7 near the border with Nepal, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130 others. During the earthquake, dozens of houses collapsed in several settlements. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble, so the number of victims may increase.

Chinese authorities announced a magnitude 6.8 earthquake, but the US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. Its epicenter was located at the collision point between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The US Geological Survey said the quake lifted some of the world's highest peaks in the Himalayas even higher.

More than 1,500 Chinese firefighters and rescue workers have been dispatched to affected areas. They decided to evacuate the locals.