7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Over 53 Dead; Regional Tremors Reach Nepal and India-Themagalogue
A powerful series of earthquakes shook the region near the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday morning, with the most intense tremor registering a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale. The seismic activity caused widespread alarm, marking a significant geological event in the Tibetan landscape.
A powerful tremor reverberated through parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China, resulting in tragic consequences. As reported by Chinese state media, the earthquake claimed at least 53 lives and left 62 individuals injured, leaving a trail of devastation across the affected regions.
At 6:35 am, the National Centre for Seismology reported a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Xizang, Tibet. While Chinese authorities recorded a slightly lower magnitude of 6.8 in Shigatse, the region’s second-largest city, the seismic activity continued with two subsequent aftershocks measuring 4.7 and 4.9. These tremors further heightened concerns as the area braced for the potential impacts of this natural event.
The region, located at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, is a seismically active zone that plays a key role in the ongoing rise of the Himalayas. Over the past five years, Shigatse has experienced 29 earthquakes with magnitudes of 3 or greater within a 200 km radius. While these tremors are frequent, none have matched the intensity of the powerful quake that struck on Tuesday. The area remains one of constant geological tension, continually shaped by the immense forces of plate tectonics.
