Authorities moved more than 45,000 people in earthquake-hit Tibet to shelters in a massive rescue operation at the foot of the Himalayas as they wound down the search in a high-altitude environment where the odds of survival were always slim.

A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal.

At least 126 people were killed when a strong earthquake hit Tibet Tuesday. At least 188 people are believed to be injured. Crews are digging through rubble, searching for any trapped people as dozens of aftershocks continued to strike the border between China and Nepal. About 1,000 homes have been damaged, according to state media.