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What was the location of the epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake?
A100 km west of Mt Everest
B80 km south of Mt Everest
C80 km north of Mt Everest
D100 km east of Mt Everest
Correct answer
C. 80 km north of Mt Everest
Explanation
The epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tibet on January 8, 2025 was 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Mount Everest. The epicenter was in the Tingri region of Tibet, China.