Lhasa, Tibet – July 30, 2025
Tibet experienced two moderate earthquakes early Wednesday, just hours after a massive undersea earthquake struck Russia’s Far East, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. The back-to-back seismic events have raised concerns among regional experts about increased tectonic activity across the broader Eurasian fault zone.
According to preliminary data, the first earthquake in Tibet measured 5.0 in magnitude and struck Tingri County near the Nepal border at approximately 2:30 AM local time. A second tremor, measuring 4.6, occurred a few hours later in the same region. Both quakes were shallow, with a depth of about 10 kilometers, increasing the likelihood of noticeable shaking and minor surface damage.
No immediate casualties or severe damage have been reported from Tibet, though local authorities have begun inspections of infrastructure and remote villages as a precaution. The region remains on alert for possible aftershocks.
Earlier that same day, a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of the U.S. West Coast. Although waves were recorded along several coastlines, there have been no reports of significant injuries or structural damage from the tsunami.
Seismologists noted that while the Tibetan quakes and the Kamchatka event occurred on different tectonic plates, their close timing highlights the ongoing pressure shifts along global fault systems, especially around the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Himalayan region.
Emergency services in both Tibet and Russia remain on high alert as monitoring of seismic activity continues.
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