Tue Jan 07 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Strong 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Nepal, Tremors Felt Across India and Tibet
**Kathmandu, Nepal/New Delhi, India** – A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck 93 kilometers northeast of Lobuche, Nepal, on Tuesday morning at approximately 6:35 AM IST. The tremors were felt across a wide area, including several regions in India and Tibet.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the earthquake’s magnitude, while the National Center for Seismology located the epicenter near the Nepal-Tibet border in Shijang. In Nepal, the earthquake caused widespread alarm, with people rushing out of their homes. Reports indicate that the shaking lasted approximately five seconds.
In India, significant tremors were felt in Bihar, Sikkim, Assam, and North Bengal, with reports coming from cities like Motihari and Samastipur in Bihar, and Malda in West Bengal. Residents described the experience as a significant shaking of the earth. Tibet also reported experiencing a 6.8 magnitude earthquake.
Social media quickly filled with videos capturing the moment of the earthquake, showing the ground shaking violently. However, as of the time of publication, there are no reports of casualties or significant damage.
The earthquake’s intensity is attributed to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface. The Richter scale, used to measure earthquake magnitude, indicated a 7.1 reading, signifying a potentially highly destructive event. While a 7.1 magnitude earthquake can cause substantial damage within a 40-kilometer radius, the lack of immediate reports of widespread destruction is encouraging. Further assessments are underway to determine the full extent of the impact.
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