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Earthquake Video: Dramatic videos of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tibet near the Nepalese border early Tuesday flooded social media platforms, capturing the swaying of buildings and panicked residents fleeing their homes. The quake's impact was felt across northern India, including Bihar, Assam, and even some parts of Delhi-NCR, as well as Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.

Visuals shared on platform social media showed widespread alarm, with users documenting shaking furniture and chaotic scenes. In Bihar's Sheohar district, resident Dinesh Kumar Singh described the experience, recounting how chairs and fans trembled as people rushed outside for safety. 

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicentre approximately 91 km from Lobuche, Nepal. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the region experienced a series of tremors. The initial 4.2-magnitude quake struck at 5:41 am, followed by the powerful 7.1 quake at 6:35 am. Two subsequent magnitudes 4.7 and 4.9 tremors were recorded at 7:02 am and 7:07 am, respectively.

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The tremors were strongly felt in parts of Bihar, prompting people to rush out of their homes and apartments in panic. In Bihar, tremors lasting about 20 seconds were reported in Muzaffarpur, Patna and other districts, prompting residents to share their experiences online. 

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While no casualties were reported, the earthquake highlighted the region’s vulnerability. Nepal frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location along the Himalayan fault line. Delhi-NCR, also prone to earthquakes, regularly feels tremors from seismic events in the Himalayas.