1,211 aftershocks detected after Nepal-Tibet earthquake

Lhasa

Authorities have reported that 1,211 aftershocks have been detected on Thursday following the powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Nepal-Tibet border earlier this week. The largest aftershock, measuring 4.4 in magnitude, occurred 18 kilometers from the earthquake’s epicenter, and 33 of the aftershocks were stronger than magnitude 3, according to the regional earthquake bureau.

The initial earthquake, which occurred on Tuesday morning, resulted in 126 fatalities and left 188 others injured. A total of 407 people were rescued from affected areas. In response, the Red Cross Society of China has sent significant aid, including 4,300 emergency items such as cotton tents, quilts, and folding beds, as well as over 50 rescue workers with additional emergency supplies.

The earthquake, confirmed by the National Centre for Seismology, struck at 6:35 AM (IST) with its epicenter located at latitude 28.86°N and longitude 87.51°E, near the Tibet Autonomous Region's border with Nepal. The tremors were felt across northern India, including Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Delhi-NCR, causing panic, though no casualties or property damage were reported.

The earthquake is a reminder of the seismic vulnerability of the region, as Nepal and neighboring areas are prone to such events due to the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.