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3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Epicenter at 10km Depth

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck the Tibet region on Sunday, as reported by India's National Centre for Seismology. The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, with specific coordinates provided by the monitoring agency. This tremor follows another earthquake of magnitude 3.0 that hit the same area just a day earlier on Saturday. The Tibetan Plateau is seismically active due to tectonic plate collisions, and shallow quakes like these can pose greater danger due to stronger ground shaking.

Key Points: Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Hits Tibet | Seismic Activity Update

  • Magnitude 3.4 quake hits Tibet
  • Shallow depth of 10km
  • Epicenter at 28.58N, 87.29E
  • Follows a 3.0 magnitude tremor on Saturday
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hits Tibet

A shallow magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Tibet on Sunday, with its epicenter at a depth of 10km, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

"EQ of M: 3.7, On: 25/01/2026 04:23:01 IST, Lat: 28.58 N, Long: 87.29 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet. - National Centre for Seismology"

Lhasa, January 25

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology said.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.7, On: 25/01/2026 04:23:01 IST, Lat: 28.58 N, Long: 87.29 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet."

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Tibet early Saturday, the National Center for Seismology said.

The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 28.37°N and longitude 88.02°E.

Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties.

The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The article mentions it was shallow (10km depth). That's concerning, even for a 3.7 magnitude. Hope there was no damage to life or property. Our thoughts are with everyone in the region.
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Aman W
Nature doesn't recognize borders. While this is in Tibet, it's a reminder for us in North India to check our own earthquake preparedness. Is your building retrofitted? Do you have an emergency kit?
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Sarah B
The National Centre for Seismology data is very precise. Good to see such monitoring. However, I wish the article provided a bit more context on what a 3.7 magnitude actually feels like on the ground for residents.
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Karthik V
Two tremors in two days in the same region. The tectonic plates are restless. This is the reality of living in the Himalayas. Hope our scientists are studying these patterns closely.
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Nikhil C
Minor quakes can sometimes be precursors to larger events. Not to spread alarm, but it's a wake-up call. Our infrastructure in hilly areas needs to be resilient. Jai Hind.

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