An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hit Tibet on Friday, stated the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors struck the region at 9:27 am and were recorded at a depth of 20 kilometers, with the epicenter located at latitude 29.19°N and longitude 87.06°E. There have been no reports of initial damage and casualties. Notably, Tibet is a seismically active region due to its location at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Shallow earthquakes like these are more dangerous than deeper, as they release greater energy closer to the Earth’s surface. This results in stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface.
EQ of M: 4.2, On: 23/05/2025 09:27:27 IST, Lat: 29.19 N, Long: 87.06 E, Depth: 20 Km, Location: Tibet.
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More details are awaited.
Earthquake In Nepal
Earlier, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal at 1.33 am on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The NCS stated in an X post, “EQ of M: 4.3, On: 23/05/2025 01:33:53 IST, Lat: 29.36 N, Long: 80.44 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal.” According to the Earthquake Monitoring Body, the tremors occurred at a depth of 10 km in Nepal.
What To Do After Earthquake?
Be prepared for aftershocks.
Avoid using open flames in damaged buildings. Earthquakes can damage gas lines, so don’t use lighters or matches.
Stay away from the beach, if you live near coastal region.
Stay alert as earthquakes can cause dangerous tsunamis and flooding.
Drive with caution.
Have an emergency plan.
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