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Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Tibet on September 3

A magnitude 5.0 quake was recorded in Tibet, impacting rescue operations following floods in the region, according to agencies.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded in Tibet, China, on September 3, 2026, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The epicenter of the tremor was located in the Xizang region, near the border with India.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Seismological agencies reported that the event took place during a delicate time for the region, which is still dealing with the effects of recent floods.

Rescue and recovery operations due to the floods are ongoing, and the earthquake coincides with these efforts, complicating the situation. The impact of heavy rains in recent days had already created a need for humanitarian assistance.

The quake's magnitude was initially reported as 5.1 by some sources, but the GFZ confirmed the measurement of 5.0. This information was released at different times by various agencies, causing some discrepancies in the data.

So far, there are no reports of significant damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake, but local authorities remain alert for further developments.

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