A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Tibet near the Nepalese border today, resulting in 32 fatalities, according to Chinese media outlet Xinhua. The earthquake‘s tremors were also felt in various parts of India, including Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal.
Tectonic Activity in Nepal and Tibet
Nepal lies in a geologically active area where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide, forming the Himalayas and causing frequent earthquakes. This is not the first time the region has been hit by a devastating earthquake; in 2015, a 7.8-magnitude quake killed nearly 9,000 people and injured over 22,000, while also destroying more than half a million homes.
EQ of M: 4.7, On: 07/01/2025 07:02:07 IST, Lat: 28.60 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang.
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Series of Aftershocks Recorded
The earthquake, which occurred at 6:35 AM, was followed by two additional aftershocks. The first aftershock had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck at 7:02 AM at a depth of 10 km. A third earthquake, measuring 4.9 in magnitude, occurred at 7:07 AM at a depth of 30 km.
EQ of M: 4.9, On: 07/01/2025 07:07:23 IST, Lat: 28.68 N, Long: 87.54 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Xizang.
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Tremors Felt in India
The tremors were particularly strong in Bihar, where residents rushed outside their homes and apartments in fear. Fortunately, there have been no reports of property damage following the earthquake.
