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Earthquake Measuring 5.3 Magnitude Strikes Nepal

  • On Tuesday, a 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal at 9:38 pm IST, striking as the country grapples with ongoing flood recovery efforts.
  • Nepal continues to grapple with devastating flash floods that struck on August 26, with the death toll reaching 1,357 by Tuesday and 5,326 people still missing.
  • Glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border sent debris through the Trishuli Valley, affecting at least 11 hydropower projects with 121 workers feared trapped in underground tunnels at three sites.
  • Separately, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday at a depth of 35 km, distinct from Nepal's deeper 143 km tremor.
  • Rescue teams face significant challenges navigating damaged roads and difficult terrain to locate 13,583 individuals already rescued and thousands still missing across affected regions.
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CNN Brasil broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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