According to the National Center for Sisamology (NCS), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake reached Tibet in the early hours of Monday. The shock was recorded at a depth of just 10 km.The NCS posted an seismic details on X, stating that the earthquake occurred at 2:41 AM IST, with latitude 29.02 ° n and longitude at 87.48 ° E. A few days ago, on 8 May, the region experienced a small 3.7 magnitude earthquake at a uniform depth.Experts have warned that shallow earthquakes often have a more serious effect, as the energy is released close to the surface, leading to a high capacity for strong ground shaking and destruction.The Tibetan plateau is located along a major defect line, where Indians and Eurasians collide tectonic plates, causing a high risk of seismic activity to the region. These tectonic shifts keep shaping the Himalayas.Speaking to *Al Jazeera *, Geofigist Marien Carpoles said that earthquakes cannot be predicted, scientific research and flexible infrastructure required to reduce investment risk in infrastructure and improve security in weak areas.
