World · India Bureau
Strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Tibet on Tuesday evening, according to India's National Centre for Seismology. The quake's epicentre was located 173 kilometres below the surface.
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The earthquake occurred at approximately 8:03 PM Indian Standard Time, as recorded by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The significant depth of the tremor's epicentre—173 kilometres underground—may have affected the extent of surface damage in the affected region.
Tibet has long been situated in a seismically active zone, given its location along major tectonic plate boundaries. The region experiences frequent seismic activity, though quakes of this magnitude remain notable.
As of the latest available information, no immediate reports of casualties or extensive damage have been confirmed. Authorities in the affected areas have not yet released detailed assessments of the earthquake's impact on infrastructure, settlements, or populations in the region.
The National Centre for Seismology continues to monitor seismic activity across South and Southeast Asia. Further updates regarding the earthquake's impact are expected as more information becomes available from ground reports in Tibet.