Tibet Earthquake: 7.1 Quake Claims 95 Lives; Shakes Nepal, Tremours Felt in Delhi, UP, Bihar

Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, UP, and Bihar following Nepal earthquake.

Nepal Earthquake: Tibet Earthquake: A massive earthquake struck Tibet's Xizang region this morning, with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale. The earthquake occurred at 6:35 AM Indian Standard Time and had a depth of 10 kilometres. Following the quake, several aftershocks were felt across Tibet, Nepal, and China, causing widespread panic. Due to the earthquake in Tibet, around 1,000 houses have been destroyed in the affected region and nearby areas.

According to reports, Tibet's 7.1-magnitude earthquake has killed 95 people and damaged at least 1,000 homes.

Multiple Tremors

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the strongest tremor, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, struck Xizang, Tibet, at a depth of 10 kilometres at 6:35 AM. The epicentre was located at latitude 28.86 N and longitude 87.51 E. The NCS reported four earthquakes in total in Xizang. The first, at 5:41 AM, measured 4.2; the second and strongest (7.1) at 6:35 AM; the third, at 7:02 AM, measured 4.7; and the fourth, at 7:07 AM, measured 4.9.

Tremors Felt in Bihar

Tremors lasting approximately 30 seconds were felt across several districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Bettiah, Munger, Araria, Sitamarhi, Gopalganj, Vaishali, Nawada, and Nalanda. However, no reports of damage or casualties have been received so far.

According to reports, China's army is conducting a rescue operation in the earthquake-affected region. A team of more than 50 soldiers is stationed at the site, working to rescue people trapped under the rubble and transport them to hospitals. Those with minor injuries are being provided with first aid at the scene itself.

History of Devastating Earthquakes

Nepal is a seismically active region and has experienced several major earthquakes in the past. In 2015, two devastating earthquakes struck Nepal, resulting in over 9,000 deaths and 22,309 injuries.