Kathmandu, January 7 (UITV) – Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Nepal at around 6:35 am today, the magnitude of which was measured at 7.1 on the Richter scale. This earthquake occurred near the Nepal-Tibet border, about 93 km north-east of Lobuche in Nepal. Apart from Nepal, the effect of this earthquake was also felt in many states of India and Tibet. Shortly after the earthquake, another earthquake occurred in Tibet at 9:05 am, the magnitude of which was measured at 6.8. As a result, there was massive destruction and so far 53 people have died, while 62 others have been injured. Relief and rescue operations are still going on.
This earthquake that occurred in Nepal in the morning was so strong that its effect was also felt in many Indian states. In particular, people felt its tremors in many areas including Delhi-NCR, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Siliguri in West Bengal. The tremors lasted for about 15 seconds, due to which people panicked and immediately came out of their homes. People were seen running out in a hurry in other areas including the capital Kathmandu. Videos shared on social media platforms showed panicked people running and there was an atmosphere of chaos at the scene.
Shortly after the earthquake, at 9:05 am, an earthquake struck again in Dingri County of Shigatse city in Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region of Tibet. The magnitude of this earthquake was measured at 6.8 and its epicenter was at a depth of 10 km from the ground in Tingri. This earthquake caused massive devastation in Tibet. So far 53 people have died and 62 people have been injured. There are also reports of heavy buildings collapsing and relief and rescue operations are underway. The administration in Tibet has started emergency services in the affected areas and efforts are being made to evacuate people from the debris.
Meera Adhikari, a resident of Kathmandu, Nepal, while talking to ANI, said that I was sleeping when the earthquake struck. The bed was shaking, so I thought my child was shaking the bed, but when I saw the window shaking, I understood that it was an earthquake. I immediately called my child and came out of the house and came to the open field. ” According to Meera Adhikari, during the earthquake, many people ran out of their houses in fear and ran towards safe places.
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This was not the first earthquake that hit Nepal. Earlier, on January 2, 2025, another earthquake occurred in Nepal, which measured 4.8. Its epicenter was in Sindhupalchowk district, 70 km north of Kathmandu. Earlier, in November 2024, an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude also hit Nepal, killing 145 people. This earthquake occurred in Jajarkot and Rukum West areas of Nepal, in which 140 others were injured. In April 2023 also, Nepal was hit by two earthquakes, one of which was of 5.2 magnitude and its epicenter was Suri in Dokhala district. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in many other districts including the Kathmandu Valley.
Experts had already warned of the danger of earthquake in Nepal. Nepal, which is located in the Himalayan region, often becomes the epicenter of earthquakes as this area is located at the meeting point of tectonic plates. In such a situation, the risk of earthquake always remains for Nepal. According to experts, there is a possibility of a major earthquake in this region and necessary steps should be taken to prepare for it.
After the earthquake, relief and rescue operations were started immediately in both Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams are trying to reach the affected areas and pull out survivors from the debris. Although the picture of the damage caused by the earthquake in both the areas is not yet fully revealed, the incidents that have come to light are horrific. Governments and non-governmental organisations are trying to speed up relief operations and equipment is being used to rescue people trapped under the rubble.
The recent earthquakes in Nepal and Tibet have proved that there is a need for proper preparation to deal with the threat of earthquakes in the region. Experts say that better safety measures are needed for earthquakes in the region, so that maximum loss of life and property can be prevented. Also, a strong emergency response system is needed to deal with these disasters.
The recent earthquakes in Nepal and Tibet have proved that there is a need for more vigilance and preparation to deal with the threat of earthquakes in the region. Relief and rescue operations are underway and the governments are taking all necessary steps in this direction. Also, the people of Nepal and Tibet are uniting and helping each other during this disaster and are getting support from all over the world in this difficult time.
