The epicentre was monitored at a depth of 10 kms, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Another quake hit the area at 10:05 am in Tingri C...

The counties of Gyirong, Nyalam and Tingri were most affected. Nearly 80 per cent of the houses in the three counties have collapsed.

Besides, a total of 58 people there have been injured and four are missing, according to the Regional Disaster Relief Headquarters.

The Raj ran hill trains for pleasure. Government of India, prodded by the China fear, is planning a strategic hill railway network.

Earthquake has caused hundreds of landslides that have disrupted traffic, power & water supplies and telecommunications.