Quakes of Magnitude 4.2 to 4.7 Reported; Over 30,000 Evacuated After January 7th Disaster
Tibet, January 16: A series of earthquakes shook Tibet on Thursday, with the latest being a 4.7 magnitude quake, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, at latitude 28.53° N and longitude 87.53° E.
"EQ of M: 4.7, On: 16/01/2025 08:50:02 IST, Lat: 28.53 N, Long: 87.53 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang," the NCS stated.
Earlier the same day, another earthquake of 4.3 magnitude struck at a depth of 5 km, reported at latitude 29.09° N and longitude 87.53° E.
In addition, a 4.5 magnitude quake hit Southern Xinjiang, near the Tibet Autonomous Region, at 4:37 am IST at a depth of 117 km.
The NCS also reported a 4.2 magnitude earthquake at 2:20 am IST, and another 4.3 magnitude quake on Wednesday evening.
Recent Devastation in Tibet
The region has been grappling with frequent tremors following a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake on January 7, which resulted in the death of at least 126 people and injuries to over 300 others. More than 1,000 houses were damaged in Tingri County, the epicenter of the quake, forcing the evacuation of over 30,000 residents, according to state news agency Xinhua.
Ongoing Aftershocks
Thursday’s tremors are part of the aftershocks following the catastrophic January 7 quake, which has left significant devastation in its wake. Residents continue to endure recurring tremors, adding to the challenges of rebuilding efforts.
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