Nepal: A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal at 1.33 am on Friday, May 23, 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. There have been no immediate reports of major damage or casualties so far.
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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.
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On the other hand, an earthquake of magnitude 2.8 on the Richter scale struck Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh at 1.10 am at a depth of 10 kilometers. The quake’s epicentre was located at Latitude 27.51 N, and longitude 92.12 E. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said, “EQ of M: 2.8, On: 23/05/2025 01:10:09 IST, Lat: 27.51 N, Long: 92.12 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. ”
EQ of M: 2.8, On: 23/05/2025 01:10:09 IST, Lat: 27.51 N, Long: 92.12 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
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Earthquake Measurements
| Richter Magnitude | Extra Information |
|---|---|
| 0–1 | We cannot feel these |
| 1 | — |
| 2 | Smallest quake people can normally feel |
| 3 | People near the epicenter feel this quake |
| 4 | This will cause damage around the epicenter. Similar to a small fission bomb |
| 5 | Damage done to weak buildings near the epicenter |
| 6 | Can cause great damage around the epicenter |
| 7 | Creates enough energy to heat New York City for one year. Detected globally. Serious damage |
| 8 | Causes death and major destruction. Destroyed San Francisco in 1906 |
| 9+ | Rare, but would cause unbelievable damage! |
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