Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Tibet, tremors felt in Nepal days after destructive floods
The earthquake comes less than two weeks after a major disaster hit the Himalayan border region on August 26.
Kathmandu experienced a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, originating from the Lomanthang area in Mustang district, located 375 km northwest of the capital city. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake struck at 9.53 pm local time. Nepal's recent flood relief efforts have reached a digital milestone, with QR code donations surpassing NPR 10 billion.
Earlier today, an earthquake of 5.0 magnitude struck 196 km northwest of Kathmandu at 21:38:39 IST. No immediate reports of damage have been issued following the recent tremor, which was also felt in neighboring Manang, Dolp, and Myagdi districts.
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