On November 13th at noon, a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Muzhugongka County in Lhasa, Tibet, marking the sixth earthquake to hit the region since October 21st.
According to the China Earthquake Administration, the earthquake occurred at 12:15 pm on November 13th in Muzhugongka County, Lhasa, with a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 29.83 degrees north latitude and 92.25 degrees east longitude.
Data from the China Earthquake Administration’s rapid reporting catalog shows that within a radius of 200 kilometers around the epicenter, there have been a total of 19 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or higher in the past five years. The largest earthquake during this period was a 4.5 magnitude quake that occurred on November 7th in Muzhugongka County, Lhasa, just 2 kilometers away from the epicenter of the recent earthquake.
Since October 21st, Muzhugongka County in Lhasa has experienced multiple earthquakes. On October 21st at 6:57 am, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the county at 29.79 degrees north latitude and 92.25 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers. On October 31st at 9:32 am, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 29.83 degrees north latitude, 92.25 degrees east longitude.
Then, on November 7th at 4:19 am, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook the county at 29.85 degrees north latitude, 92.25 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers. This was followed by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake on November 8th at 1:00 pm at 29.81 degrees north latitude and 92.26 degrees east longitude, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Finally, on November 11th at 1:29 pm, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit the county at 29.81 degrees north latitude and 92.27 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
These series of earthquakes have raised concerns among residents in the region, prompting authorities to closely monitor the seismic activity and ensure the safety of the local population. The frequency of these tremors underscores the geologically active nature of the region and the need for vigilance in earthquake preparedness and response.