Earthquake Shakes Eastern Nepal, Causes Minor Damages

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07th Jan 2025

Earthquake Shakes Eastern Nepal, Causes Minor Damages

Damaged houses are pictured after an earthquake in Tonglai Village, Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 7, 2025. Casualties were reported after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze in Xizang Autonomous Region at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time). The epicenter was monitored at 28.5 degrees north latitude and 87.45 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, according to a report issued by the China Earthquake Networks Center. (Xinhua/RSS)

A 7-magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Dinggye County of Xizang Autonomous Region, China, shook Nepal’s eastern region, including the federal capital Kathmandu, early this morning. The tremor struck at 6:50 am, causing minor damages but no large-scale destruction.

Reports from eastern districts indicate cracks in mud-and-stone houses, but no significant damage has been observed. Nepali Army Spokesperson Gaurav Kumar KC confirmed the absence of major destruction, stating, “There are no reports of large-scale damage to life and property throughout the country.”

Similarly, Armed Police Force Joint Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa noted minor damage, primarily cracks in older structures, while emphasizing that detailed assessments are still underway. Nepal Police Spokesperson Bishwa Adhikari also reported no human casualties as of yet.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and assess damages across affected areas. This tremor highlights Nepal’s vulnerability to seismic activity, prompting calls for strengthened disaster preparedness and resilience measures.