A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on ... The area around Mount Everest, about 75 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of the epicenter, was empty ...

China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous ...

Earthquake in Tibet: Everest tourism put on hold as safety ... the facilities have remained in good condition. Located at the China-Nepal border, Mount Qomolangma reaches an altitude of more ...

Rescuers searched for survivors Tuesday after a strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas ... Earth’s tallest peak, on Mount Everest, is about 75 kilometers ...

Beijing: China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet ...