Earthquake tremors were felt in India, China and Nepal. (Photo credit: X/EMSC)
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Locals in Nepal, India and China reported earthquake tremors late on Thursday. The Android Alert system showed that a quake of preliminary magnitude 5.1 hit near Listikot, Nepal. The United States Geological Survey later added that the quake struck 14 kms from Kodari and was of 5.5 magnitude at 2:36 AM local time. Social media users also confirmed that tremors were felt as far as Siliguri, Darbhanga and other Indian cities.
“Just felt quite intriguing #earthquake at 2:38 AM (Bihar, India 🇮🇳)” one person said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Just had one of the craziest earthquake,” another person, from Kolkata, added.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake was felt in: Muzaffarpur, Bihar; Yuksom, Sikkim; Pelling, Sikkim; Patna, Bihar and Darjeeling,West Bengal. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
Why Nepal Is Prone To Earthquakes | EXPLAINED
Nepal is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the boundary of two major tectonic plates: the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The Indian Plate is moving northward and colliding with the Eurasian Plate, causing immense pressure to build up over time. This convergence has created the Himalayan mountain range, including Mount Everest, and makes the region seismically active. The stored energy is periodically released as earthquakes, with Nepal experiencing frequent tremors and occasional devastating quakes, like the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. Its rugged terrain and dense population further amplify the impact of these events.
