Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Strikes Tibet; Shallow Depth Raises Concern

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News18•03-02-2026, 11:45
Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Strikes Tibet; Shallow Depth Raises Concern
- •A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:17:43 IST.
- •The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km.
- •Shallow earthquakes are considered more dangerous due to stronger ground shaking and potential for greater damage.
- •Tibet is highly seismically active due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
- •The region frequently experiences earthquakes, with larger ones occurring along strike-slip faults.
Why It Matters: A shallow 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet, highlighting the region's high seismic activity.
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