Less than two weeks after deadly flooding devastated the region, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake’s epicenter was located at a depth of 35 kilometers, offering a glimpse into the geological activity beneath the surface in the area. Authorities are now assessing the extent of damage in affected areas.
The earthquake comes on the heels of catastrophic flooding that hit Nepal and Tibet. The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal rose to 1,357 on Tuesday, with 5,326 people still listed as missing, according to the country’s Disaster Management Authority—nearly two weeks after the disaster struck on August 26.
Rescue operations in Nepal continued for the 14th straight day after the collapse of a glacier and mountains near the China-Nepal border swept away roads, bridges, and homes. In China, 43 deaths have been confirmed and 519 people are listed as missing, according to state media, bringing the total toll to 1,400 dead and 5,845 missing.