JNS: A devastating series of earthquakes hit a remote region in Tibet (near the Nepalese border) on Tuesday, claiming the lives over 50 people and leaving 38 others injured, according to media reports.
Tremors from a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Nepal were felt in Delhi-NCR and several North Indian areas, including parts of Bihar, on Tuesday morning.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 6.35 am, 93 km northeast of Lobuche, near the Nepal-Tibet border.
The tremors were strongly felt in Bihar, with people seen outside their homes and apartments. No damage to property has been reported following the earthquake.
The strongest of the tremors, measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, Xinhua news agency confirmed.
The earthquake struck early in the morning, with the tremors hitting Tibet around 6:35 a.m. local time. The epicenter of the quake was located in Xizang, near the Nepal-Tibet border. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the magnitude of the tremor, with its official data stating: “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.”
Following the initial 7.1 magnitude quake, several smaller aftershocks, ranging from 4.7 to 5.0 in magnitude, struck the same region, intensifying the devastation. The NCS also confirmed that tremors were felt in parts of India, including Patna, Guwahati, and Kolkata, as well as in neighboring countries like Nepal and Bangladesh.
The impact of the earthquake was severe in Tibet, with reports indicating that houses in Tonglai Village collapsed. Authorities in Dingri County confirmed that the earthquake was distinctly felt throughout the area.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, as local officials work to assess the damage and provide aid to those affected by the natural disaster. The full extent of the destruction remains unclear as emergency teams continue to arrive at the scene.
Authorities are urging residents to stay alert for potential aftershocks as the region grapples with the aftermath of this powerful earthquake.
