An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 struck the Tibet region early on September 11, 2026. This seismic event occurred around 04:02 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake was situated at a depth of 30 km, with its epicentre located at Latitude 28.365 N and Longitude 87.594 E.

The NCS confirmed the details of the quake via a statement on social media, specifying its origin and magnitude. Although the tremor was felt widely, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damages to property in the region.

Impact of Recent Floods in Nepal

This earthquake follows the severe flash floods that affected the Rasuwa region in Nepal last month, where the official death toll has reached 1,377, according to updates from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Chitwan is reported as the hardest hit area, with 364 fatalities.

Other districts facing significant losses include Nawalparasi East with 228 deaths, Nawalparasi West with 222, and Nuwakot at 198 fatalities. Meanwhile, efforts to locate missing individuals continue, with 5,130 people still unaccounted for.

Emergency responders have successfully rescued 13,656 individuals and are actively working to assist those displaced. Currently, 3,685 individuals are taking shelter in 37 designated holding centres located within Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Dhading.

International Relief Efforts

In response to the mounting crisis, the Government of Nepal has initiated immediate cash assistance, distributing NPR 1 Crore each to Rasuwa and Nuwakot, while allocating NPR 50 Lakh to Dhading. An additional NPR 13.5 Crore has been distributed among 15 of the most heavily affected local municipalities.

Moreover, over 150 medical and psychosocial workers have been deployed to provide assistance to survivors. Police have begun the process of collecting DNA samples from families in order to help identify the remains of the deceased.

India has also extended support to Nepal’s rescue and relief operations. An eighth Indian Air Force flight delivering humanitarian assistance arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday, signalling continued aid efforts. Since August 26, India has organised eight special flights, transporting over 130 tonnes of relief material.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that 54 expert personnel are also present to assist in ongoing rescue, relief, and forensic efforts. Supplies delivered include temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, and equipment crucial for rescue operations, such as DNA profiling tools and construction essentials.

The Indian tunnel rescue teams are currently focusing their efforts in challenging areas including Chilime and Langtang. Search efforts at Chilime face difficulties due to the terrain and conditions, but teams remain committed to overcoming these obstacles.

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