NCS Reports M3.7, M3.0 in Tibet and M4.1 in Afghanistan With No Damage
The events underscore routine seismic activity along the Indian–Eurasian plate boundary.
Overview
- A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck Tibet at 04:23:01 IST on January 25 at 28.58°N, 87.29°E, with a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
- A separate magnitude 3.0 quake was recorded in Tibet at 14:17:13 IST at 28.38°N, 87.23°E, also at a depth of 10 km.
- Afghanistan recorded a magnitude 4.1 earthquake at 02:42:49 IST at 37.09°N, 71.16°E, occurring deeper underground at 112 km.
- Authorities reported no injuries or damage from these events, and Indian residents did not report feeling tremors.
- Seismologists note the Tibet quakes were shallow, which can intensify surface shaking, while agencies continue monitoring after a stronger regional quake earlier this month.