Magnitude 7.1 earthquake
Senior geologist Koirala from the Department of Mines and Geology stated that the epicenter of the earthquake was 90 kilometers away from Nepal. The districts of Nepal closest to the epicenter are Taplejung, Solukhumbu, Sankhuwasabha, and Dolakha.
Details of the damage caused by the earthquake in these districts have not yet been reported. Local authorities are working on collecting the information. Solukhumbu police spokesperson Inspector Laxman Giri mentioned that a strong tremor was felt, and efforts are underway to assess whether any damage has occurred.
Affected countries: Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Bhutan, and China
23 km from Shigatse, Tibet, China · 06:50
भूकम्प प्रभावित क्षेत्रमा नेपाल सरकारले तत्काल गर्न सक्ने सहयोग गरिदिनुहुन आग्रह गर्न चाहन्छु। 我想请求尼泊尔政府为地震灾区提供紧急援助。
I would like to request the Nepal government to provide immediate assistance to the earthquake-affected areas.
Ranan Basi
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