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Tibet Shaken by 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake, No Damage Reported

5/12/2025

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A powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Tibet on May 12, 2025, at 2:41 AM IST, sending tremors across the nation. With a shallow depth of just 10 km, the threat of aftershocks looms large. Thankfully, there were no reports of damage or injuries, but this seismic event highlights the ongoing clash of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates beneath the region.

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A powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Tibet on May 12, 2025, at 2:41 AM IST, sending tremors across the nation. With a shallow depth of just 10 km, the threat of aftershocks looms large. Thankfully, there were no reports of damage or injuries, but this seismic event highlights the ongoing clash of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates beneath the region.