5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, tremors felt in Nepal

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), days after a catastrophic flood devastated parts of the Nepal-Tibet border region.

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 35 kilometres (21.75 miles), EMSC said. Tremors were also felt in parts of Nepal. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from the latest tremor.

The quake comes less than two weeks after a massive disaster struck the Himalayan border region on August 26. A high-altitude glacier collapse unleashed a



torrent of water, mud and debris, devastating communities in Nepal's Rasuwa district and parts of Tibet.

The disaster destroyed homes, roads and bridges and severely damaged hydropower infrastructure. At least 11 hydropower projects were affected, while rescue teams have continued searching for people believed to be trapped inside tunnels.

More than 1,300 people have died across Nepal and Tibet and thousands remain missing, according to the latest reports. Rescue efforts have continued despite difficult terrain, heavy debris and damaged access routes.