Shallow 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tibet

• A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, December 11, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
• The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, which can lead to stronger ground shaking and potential damage.
• The Tibetan Plateau is seismically active due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making earthquakes a regular occurrence.

Why It Matters: Shallow Tibet quake warns of ongoing seismic danger in a vulnerable region.