A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported, days after a devastating flood hit parts of the Nepal-Tibet border region.
According to the EMSC, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres (21.75 miles), with tremors also felt in parts of Nepal. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage following the latest earthquake.
The tremor occurred less than two weeks after a major disaster struck the Himalayan border region on August 26. The collapse of a high-altitude glacier triggered a massive flow of water, mud and debris, causing widespread destruction in Nepal's Rasuwa district and parts of Tibet.
The disaster destroyed houses, roads and bridges and caused extensive damage to hydropower infrastructure. At least 11 hydropower projects were impacted, while rescue teams have continued efforts to locate people believed to be trapped inside tunnels.
According to the latest reports, more than 1,300 people have been killed across Nepal and Tibet, while thousands are still missing. Rescue operations have continued amid challenging terrain, massive debris and damaged routes that have made access difficult.
