Multiple earthquakes hit Tibet, tremors felt in several Indian cities
Multiple earthquakes, including the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, hit Tibet with tremors being felt across several Indian cities on Tuesday.
The tremors were felt in Indian cities like Patna, Guwahati and Kolkata.
As per National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data released on X, the earthquake hit Tibet around 6.35 am.
The epicentre of the quake is located in Xizang, near the Nepal-Tibet border.
EQ of M: 7.1, On: 07/01/2025 06:35:18 IST, Lat: 28.86 N, Long: 87.51 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang.
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) January 7, 2025
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NCS posted on X: "EQ of M: 7.1, On: 07/01/2025 06:35:18 IST, Lat: 28.86 N, Long: 87.51 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang."
NCS data showed several low-intensity earthquakes hit the same region after the strongest one, which measured 7.1 on the Richter Scale.
The subsequent earthquakes measured between 4.7 to 5.0 on the Richter Scale.
In Tibet, houses collapsed in Tonglai Village, reported Xinhua news agency.
The county head of Dingri town told Xinhua that the earthquake was distinctly felt in the county.
According to reports, tremors were also felt in Nepal and parts of Bangladesh.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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