गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Earthquake with epicentre in Tibet shakes Nepal’s eastern belt, federal capital Nepal Earthquake with epicentre in Tibet shakes Nepal’s eastern belt, federal capital KathmanduPati January 07, 2025 KATHMANDU – The earthquake measuring 7.0 in Richter scale with its epicentre at Dinggye County of Tibet, China also shook federal capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. It is shared by Lok Bijay Adhikari, a senior Divisional Seismologist at Department of Minerals and Geology. The tremor occurred at 6:50 am panicked people mostly in the eastern hilly districts including Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga, Khotang, Sankhuwasabha, Bhojpur and even in Tarai. A local from Salleri, headquarters of Solukhumbu district, shared with that although the earthquake occurred for a long moment, there was not any damage at Salleri bazaar. Solukhumbu district borders Tibet, China. The tremor was felt in the Kathmandu Valley and vicinity, forcing people to rush to streets. Detailed information is awaited. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS PM Shah’s India visit to focus on economic gains Nepal seeks Chinese backing for Himalayan mechanism Nepal outlines reforms to advance inclusive development Nepal seeks stronger voice in climate negotiations Singh says Balen-led government must complete five-year term Bandipur plans park featuring giant national flag Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case