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5.3‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Felt in Tibet and India
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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A magnitude‑5.3 quake centered in Nepal was reported today, with tremors reaching parts of Tibet and northern India.
A magnitude‑5.3 earthquake struck Nepal today, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Nepal's Department of Mines and Geology.
The epicenter was located in the central Himalayan region, and the tremor was reported to have been felt across the border in Tibet and in several northern Indian states, including Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed, and authorities are monitoring the situation for any aftershocks.
Seismic experts noted that the region lies on a complex fault line where the Indian plate pushes into the Eurasian plate, making it prone to frequent moderate‑size quakes.
The epicenter was located in the central Himalayan region, and the tremor was reported to have been felt across the border in Tibet and in several northern Indian states, including Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed, and authorities are monitoring the situation for any aftershocks.
Seismic experts noted that the region lies on a complex fault line where the Indian plate pushes into the Eurasian plate, making it prone to frequent moderate‑size quakes.