5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, tremors felt in Nepal

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres (21.75 miles), EMSC said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage following the tremor.The latest earthquake comes days after severe flooding hit parts of the Nepal-Tibet region, raising fresh concerns over conditions in the mountainous Himalayan area.advertisement❮❯ Read Full StoryAuthorities are continuing to monitor the situation as the region remains vulnerable to both natural disasters and difficult terrain.This is a developing story. It will be updated. - Ends