Tibet, August 3 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Tibet on Sunday, according to a statement from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, making it prone to aftershocks.
In a post on X, the NCS reported: “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 03/08/2025 09:17:04 IST, Lat: 29.76 N, Long: 92.55 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.”
This follows two earlier tremors in the region on July 30. One earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.0, while the other measured 4.3. As per NCS updates on X:
“EQ of M: 4.0, On: 30/07/2025 11:31:02 IST, Lat: 28.32 N, Long: 87.65 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.”
“EQ of M: 4.3, On: 30/07/2025 06:58:42 IST, Lat: 28.36 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.”
Shallow earthquakes are typically more dangerous than deeper ones, as seismic waves have a shorter distance to travel to the surface. This results in stronger ground shaking and an increased risk of structural damage and casualties.
The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to ongoing tectonic collisions. Tibet and Nepal lie on a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate pushes into the Eurasian plate, frequently triggering earthquakes. These tectonic movements are also responsible for the continued uplift of the Himalayas.
Meanwhile, heavy downpours in Tibet early Wednesday morning triggered floods in rivers flowing into Nepal, prompting authorities to issue warnings in three districts. The district of Rasuwa, which borders Tibet, was severely affected by a flash flood on July 8 when the Lhende River swept away infrastructure near the Nepal-China border, resulting in seven confirmed deaths and over a dozen missing.
The recent rainfall in Tibet also caused flooding in the Trishuli River, raising water levels in areas such as Uttar Gaya in Rasuwa and the Trishuli 3B Hub in Kispang. Authorities have issued warnings as water levels continue to rise in the Rasuwagadhi region.
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