An earthquake hits Tibet again: magnitude 5.3 this time at a depth of 35 km; Nepal feels the tremor | Today’s news

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet on September 8 at a depth of 35 km (21.75 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). Reuters reported on the development. The development comes as the National Center for Seismology reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck Nepal at 9:38 p.m.

According to PTI, the earthquake hit Mustang district in northwest Nepal. Its epicenter was Lomanthang, 375 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu, according to the Nepal Earthquake Monitoring Center.

No damage was immediately reported. Tremors were also felt in the neighboring districts of Manang, Dolpa and Myagdi.

Mustang lies about 250 kilometers from areas affected by major flash floods. These floods were triggered by an ice avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. The swollen Bhotekoshi River swept away houses, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaged hydropower projects. The delivered report lists 1,357 flood victims, with more than 5,326 people missing.

Separately, a landslide blocked the Kimrung River in Parbat district, raising fears of flooding downstream. Authorities issued a flood warning at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Residents in Nayapul, Birethanti and nearby residential areas have been advised to move to a safer place. Communities downstream towards the Kaligandaki confluence have also been advised to remain on high alert.

On September 3, an earthquake of magnitude 5 struck Tibet. It was almost 10 days after flash floods devastated the town near the Nepal-Tibet border.

According to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 110 km.

(This is a developing story. Check back for more details.)