A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday ... according to the country's National Emergency Operation Center. The area around Mount Everest, about ...

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 ...

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 ...

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