In a global battle of the bulge, the US did not break into the top 10 or even the top 60, according to new rankings. Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo earned the top spots.

The epicentre was around 80 km north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain and a popular destination for climbers and trekkers. Asia Pacificcategory Tremors in earthquake-prone Tibet 12: ...