Amidst the devastation caused by catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, earthquake tremors were recorded in Tibet early Friday morning. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck at approximately 4:02 AM on Friday, September 11, 2026. Initial reports indicate no loss of life or property. The NCS stated that the earthquake’s epicenter was in Tibet at 28.365° North latitude and 87.594° East longitude, with a focal depth of about 30 kilometers below the surface. Regarding the tremors felt at 4:02 AM, the NCS reported a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter scale; due to the low intensity, there have been no reports of widespread damage. The earthquake occurred while neighboring Nepal is conducting large-scale relief and rescue operations following recent devastating flash floods. Regarding the havoc caused by the floods in Nepal, official updates place the death toll from the floods and related disasters at 1,377. Thousands of people have been moved to safety, while a large number remain missing. Thousands of personnel from the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force are engaged in relief and rescue operations in the affected areas. Efforts to deliver relief supplies and evacuate people from remote areas using helicopters are also underway. India is continuously providing assistance, cooperating with the ongoing relief operations in Nepal. India has dispatched relief materials, specialized rescue equipment, and expert teams. The aid includes temporary shelter materials, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, medicines, and specialized equipment for rescue operations in challenging conditions. Equipment to assist with DNA profiling and forensic work has also been provided.
