Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Tibet, Tremors Felt in Nepal Days After Destructive Floods
The 5.3-magnitude tremor came as Nepal searched for more than 5,300 people missing after flash floods, officials said.
- 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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Nepal jolted by 5.0 earthquake amid ongoing flood rescue efforts as death toll reaches 1,366 - The Tribune
The epicentre was recorded at latitude 29.022° N and longitude 83.978° E in northwestern Nepal. The event registered at a depth of 143 kilometres below the surface.
Earthquake hits Tibet again: Magnitude 5.3 this time at a depth of 35 km; Nepal feels tremor
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Tibet on 8 September at a depth of 35 km, as reported by the EMSC. This follows a magnitude 5 quake on 3 September, occurring after recent flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. The situation is ongoing.
Nepal Earthquake: 5.0 Magnitude Tremors Jolt Nepal Days After Flash Floods
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Nepal late on Tuesday, adding to a run of tremors across the Himalayan region at a time when the country is still dealing with severe flood damage in its northern districts. India's National Center for Seismology said the quake was recorded at 9:38:39 pm IST at a depth of 143 km.The NCS placed the epicentre at 29.022 degrees north latitude and 83.978 degrees eas
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet and Nepal on Wednesday, with a depth of 35 kilometers. The tremors, which came after recent severe flooding, have raised concerns in the mountainous region.
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