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Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude strikes Tibet

There were no reports of any damage or injuries

Published on: May 12, 2025 03:03 AM IST
By HT News Desk
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter Scale hit Tibet at 2:41am on Monday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

According to NCS, the earthquake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres with a latitude of 29.02 N and a longitude of 87.48 E. (NCS/X)
According to NCS, the earthquake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres with a latitude of 29.02 N and a longitude of 87.48 E. (NCS/X)

According to NCS, the earthquake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres with a latitude of 29.02 N and a longitude of 87.48 E.

Authorities have dispatched emergency response services and no casualties have been reported so far, the China Earthquake Administration (CEA) said.

 
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