Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Strikes Tibet’s Xizang | Latest Earthquake in Tibet

• An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the Xizang region of Tibet on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 00:16:41 IST.
• The epicenter of the earthquake was located at 31.16 degrees north latitude and 95.32 degrees east longitude, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
• There have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
• The earthquake was felt in several parts of Tibet, including the capital, Lhasa.
• The National Center for Seismology (NCS) is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.

The NCS has issued a yellow alert for the earthquake, which means that there is a potential for damage in some areas. People in the affected areas are advised to stay away from buildings and structures that could collapse, and to follow the instructions of local authorities.

The earthquake is the latest in a series of tremors to hit Tibet in recent months. In July, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the region, causing some damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Tibet is located in a seismically active region, and is prone to earthquakes. The region has experienced several major earthquakes in the past, including a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in 2008 that killed nearly 20,000 people.

Conclusion

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes Tibet’s Xizang region on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 00:16:41 IST. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The earthquake was felt in several parts of Tibet, including the capital, Lhasa. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.