SP Group has accidentally discovered two ancient faults, between 50 to the 70m underground, while excavating a $2.4 billion tunnel for 1,200km of extra-high-voltage cables.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that tsunami waves were possible on coasts in Mexico, Jamaica, Honduras, Cuba, and Costa Rica due to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
A January 2017 report, based on phase-IV monitoring held across Terai region in 2016, stated that the tiger population had grown significantly with at least 71 new adults roaring.