Tremors were felt in Bihar’s Sheohar district early Tuesday morning after a powerful earthquake struck near the Nepal-China border. According to authorities, the quake had a magnitude of 7.1 and occurred at a depth of 93 kilometers.
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Details of the Earthquake
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake at 93 kilometers northeast of Lobuche, Nepal. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the tremor, stating that it was recorded at 6:35 AM (IST) with an epicenter at latitude 28.86° North and longitude 87.51° East, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The quake’s location was identified in the Xizang (Tibet Autonomous Region) near Nepal.
The NCS tweeted: “EQ of M: 7.1, On: 07/01/2025 06:35:18 IST, Lat: 28.86 N, Long: 87.51 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang.”
Earthquake of 7.1 Magnitude in Nepal Triggers Tremors in Bihar’s Sheohar.
Aftershocks Reported
Following the primary earthquake, the region experienced two aftershocks:
Magnitude 4.7 at 7:02 AM IST, with its epicenter at latitude 28.60° North and longitude 87.68° East, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Magnitude 4.9 at 7:07 AM IST, with its epicenter at latitude 28.68° North and longitude 87.54° East, at a depth of 30 kilometers.
Impact on Bihar
The tremors were felt across parts of Bihar, including Sheohar district, causing panic among residents. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received from either Nepal or the affected areas in Bihar.
Authorities in Nepal and India are monitoring the situation closely and have urged residents in tremor-prone areas to remain vigilant.
