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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Tremors Felt in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

A earthquake of 5.7 intensity was felt in Tibet at around 2:41 pm on Sunday night (Indian time). According to the National Center for Sisamology (NCS), the epicenter of the earthquake was in the Tibet region, and its effect was felt to the border areas.

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Last Updated : Monday, 12 May 2025
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International News:A earthquake of 5.7 intensity was felt in Tibet at around 2:41 pm on Sunday night (Indian time). According to the National Center for Sisamology (NCS), the epicenter of the earthquake was in the Tibet region, and its effect was felt to the border areas. However, no information has been revealed about the loss of any kind of life and property so far.

Earthquake occurred in half of the night

The earthquake occurred in Tibet when most of the people were sleeping, causing a large number of nervousness. The shocks were so fast that Tibetan citizens were forced to get out of their homes due to fear. Although there has been no news of any major damage after the earthquake, people are still under the shadow of this fear.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in North India

Earthquake tremors in Tibet were not only limited to Tibet, but were also felt in many areas of North India. Especially in the border areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, mild tremors were felt. Many people shared their experiences on social media, some of whom spoke of mild shaking, while others described it as scary.

NCS monitor the situation

The National Center for Sisamology (NCS) said that it is constantly monitoring the geological movements of the area. The institute said that they keep full knowledge of the situation and can assess any possible threat in time. In addition, local administration and disaster management teams have also been alerted.

Tibet's sensitivity to earthquake

Experts say that Tibet and Himalayan regions are highly sensitive from the point of view of earthquake. The region is located at a junction of tectonic plates where earthquakes often occur. Such shocks are considered a common phenomenon in this region and sometimes they are very high, as it was an earthquake.

Administration preparations and reactions

After this earthquake, local administration and disaster management teams have started taking immediate action. Emergency teams have reached the spot and are monitoring the situation. Tibet pre -earthquake preparations are prepared, and necessary steps have been taken for such events to deal with any kind of emergency.

Regular earthquake incidents in Himalayan region

The NCS reported that earthquake activity is common in Tibet and Himalayan region and such earthquakes are sometimes revealed. Experts say that there are mild and strong tremors of earthquake from time to time in this area. The earthquake of this time was of moderate intensity, but it is also an alert that there is a possibility of earthquake in the future also in the region.

Further monitoring and vigilance

This earthquake is a warning for Tibet and North India, which further increases sensitivity associated with the influence of earthquakes in the region. NCS and other local institutions will continue to keep an eye on the activities of the region and inform the public on time in case of any danger.