Devastating Earthquake Hits Tibet-Nepal Border, 53 Killed, Tremors Felt in India
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Nepal-Tibet border, killing 53 and causing severe destruction. Tremors were felt across India, including Delhi-NCR.
Powerful 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tibet-Nepal Border, 53 Dead, Tremors Felt Across India
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit near the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday morning, killing at least nine people and causing widespread destruction. Tremors from the quake were felt across Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of India, including Delhi-NCR and Bihar.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 at 9:05 a.m. local time. The epicentre was at Tingri County, Tibet, about 93 km northeast of Lobuche, Nepal. It is a seismically vulnerable region, because it is on the collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
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Widespread Destruction in Tibet
Tingri County is said to be the northern entrance to the Everest region and received the first blows of disaster. Buildings have crumbled; residents had to run from their homes. Communities reported 5 kilometers of distance to the epicenter to experience more damage, but national broadcaster CCTV confirmed nine dead on the Tibetan side.
It was the strongest quake registered in the region within a 200-km radius over the past five years. Rescue teams in Tibet are working tirelessly to access the extent of the destruction and provide relief to the displaced residents.
Effects of the Ripple in Neighboring Regions
Tremors had spread to Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of India beyond Tibet. In India, the tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and Bihar as a significant portion of citizens took to social media to narrate their experiences. The present incident has re-emphasized the seismic preparedness of the region.
Comparison with Prior Shakes
This earthquake has been compared to the destructive 2015 Nepal earthquake that took nearly 9,000 lives and left over 22,000 injured. Though this disaster is less fatal in terms of casualty, it brings into focus the vulnerability of this region to a massive seismic event.
Emergency Response
Rescue and relief operations are being conducted in Tibet and the neighboring affected regions. The government is concentrating on evacuating residents from unsafe structures, providing medical aid, and assessing the damage to infrastructure. International aid organizations have already indicated readiness to provide assistance if needed.
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Preparedness in Focus
While being one of the most disaster-ridden regions with frequent and dangerous earthquakes, more preparedness remains a necessity there. Improved warning times, stricter construction codes, and public awareness campaign about such disasters become crucial to curb future losses.As aftershocks continue to rattle the region, communities remain on edge. While rescue teams work tirelessly, the full extent of the damage is still being evaluated, and efforts to rebuild will likely take months. The earthquake serves as a stark reminder of nature’s power and the importance of preparedness in mitigating its impact.
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