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Two earthquakes hits northwestern Nepal

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:08:00 +0000

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Two back-to-back earthquakes struck northwestern Nepal on Wednesday (September 16, 2026), authorities said.

However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

According to the National Seismological Research Centre, the first tremor of magnitude 4.5 was recorded at 1:51 a.m. (local time).

The second quake, with a magnitude of 4.2, struck at 4:28 a.m. (local time), with its epicentre also located around Kalai in Mugu district, the centre said.

The shock was also felt in neighbouring districts of Dolpa and Jumla. However, there was no immediate report of any damage caused by the tremors.

Nepal, situated in a seismically active zone, frequently experiences earthquakes. The region continues to be on alert, with authorities monitoring for any aftershocks or potential structural damage in the affected areas.

Published – September 16, 2026 11:38 am IST

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Nepal flash flood: Massive flood sweeps through Northern Nepal

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0000

Damaged houses following devastating floods, in Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 27, 2026.
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Catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed waves of water and debris that have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds more missing. The exact sequence of events is still unclear, but on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) morning, torrents of water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border.

Surveillance video from the Chinese side showed a wall of mud and water crashing over a building as terrified people ran away. In Nepal, a surge of water hit villages and towns on the path of two rivers – Bhote Koshi and Trishuli.

The disaster was intially described as a flood on the Nepalese side, and a mudslide by Chinese authorities. While preliminary satellite analysis points to a rock-and-ice landslide as the immediate cause, experts say a thorough assessment is needed to establish the sequence of events and whether a glacial process also contributed to the flood.

Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, citing a preliminary analysis of Planet Labs satellite imagery, said in the evening that a rock-and-ice landslide along the Nepal-China border, about 20 km northeast of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing, caused a debris-laden flood in the Lhende River, a tributary of Bhotekoshi, that flowed through Timure and entered the Trishuli River. Earlier, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal told Parliament that preliminary information suggested an earthquake around 8.37 a.m. triggered an ice avalanche, which was followed by the flood around 8.40 a.m. “The information needed further verification,” he said.

A drone view shows mud covering buildings and property following devastating floods at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 27, 2026.
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The recurrence of extreme floods has raised concerns among experts about disaster preparedness, infrastructure planning and risk mitigation. A construction spree along rivers in Nepal’s northern regions, driven in part by the country’s push to expand hydropower as an economic booster, has remained a concern for environmentalists and climate experts.

Published – August 27, 2026 10:36 am IST

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Glacial collapse caused seismic activity, ‘catastrophic’ Nepal floods: USGS

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0000

A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 27, 2026.
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A glacial collapse caused seismic activity and “catastrophic” downstream impacts in Nepal and Tibet, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday (August 27, 2026).

The agency said seismic activity initially reported as an earthquake “was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow” that “caused subsequent catastrophic impacts downstream”.

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At least 160 people were killed by torrents of water and debris that crashed downstream on either side of the Nepal-Tibet border, with hundreds reported missing in both areas.

The cause of the disaster was not immediately clear in the hours after it occurred early on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), but Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal had said an earthquake likely triggered a landslide, in turn blocking a river and sending water gushing downstream.

Other theories advanced included a glacial lake flood – when a fragile debris wall holding back glacier melt collapses -or an ice avalanche.

USGS said “a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred near the border between Nepal and China on Aug 26 at 8:37 a.m. local time.”

“This event was initially reported as a magnitude 4.4 earthquake. Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred.”

Published – August 27, 2026 07:33 am IST

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Nepal earthquake: Magnitude 4 quake hits northwestern Nepal

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:16:00 +0000

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A 4-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal’s Sudurpaschim province on Thursday (March 26, 2026), authorities said. There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it.

The earthquake struck at 8.32 a.m. around the Murai area of the Darchula district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.

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It was also felt in the neighbouring Baitadi and Bajhang districts.

There were no immediate reports about any damage or casualties caused by the tremor.

Nepal, which experiences multiple earthquakes in any given year, lies in one of the most active tectonic zones (Seismic zones IV and V), making it extremely vulnerable to earthquakes.

The Himalayan nation ranks 11th among the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.

Published – March 26, 2026 11:33 am IST

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Nepal: Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Koshi province

admin — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:41:00 +0000

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A mild tremor was felt in Nepal’s Koshi province on Sunday morning.

The earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude was recorded with its epicentre located at the Ritak area of Sankhuwasabha district at 7:31 am, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.

Sankhuwasabha is 475 km east of the capital, Kathmandu.

The earthquake was also felt in the neighbouring Taplejung and Bhojpur districts. However, there was no immediate report of any damage caused by the earthquake.

On January 11, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Bansar of Lamjung district.

Nepal ranks 11th among the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.

Published – February 22, 2026 12:56 pm IST

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Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.1 Hits Tibet, Tremors Felt In Parts Of India

admin — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:33:21 +0000

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An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, the tremors of which were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Bengal.Â

Nepal is nestled in a geologically active region, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide, forming the Himalayas and making earthquakes a frequent occurrence.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake was recorded at 6:35 am. NCS data reveals that two more earthquakes hit the region shortly after the first one.Â

EQ of M: 4.7, On: 07/01/2025 07:02:07 IST, Lat: 28.60 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang.
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The second earthquake of magnitude 4.7 was recorded at 7:02 am at a depth of 10 km and the third earthquake of magnitude 4.9 at 7:07 am at a depth of 30 km.Â

EQ of M: 4.9, On: 07/01/2025 07:07:23 IST, Lat: 28.68 N, Long: 87.54 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Xizang.
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The tremors were particularly felt in Bihar where people were seen outside their houses and apartments. There have been no reports of any damage to property because of the earthquake.

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Nepal

admin — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:37:51 +0000

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Nepal. Screengrab from Twitter/@NCS_Earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Nepal in the early hours of Saturday (December 21, 2024), the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. The earthquake occurred at 3:59 am Indian Standard Time (IST), the NCS noted.

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres at Latitude 29.17 N and Longitude 81.59 E.

EQ of M: 4.8, On: 21/12/2024 03:59:03 IST, Lat: 29.17 N, Long: 81.59 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 20, 2024

Further details are awaited.

Published – December 21, 2024 05:07 am IST

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6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Kathmandu Valley

admin — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 03:13:20 +0000

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale on Sunday (October 22) hit Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with epicentre in Dhading district was recorded at 7.39 a.m.

There was no report of any death or damage resulting from the tremor.

The jolt was also felt in other districts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Earthquakes are common in Nepal which is situated on the ridge where the Tibetan and Indian tectonic plates meet and advance two meters closer to one another every century which results in pressure which is released in the form of earthquakes. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks killed around 9,000 people in 2015.

As the government’s post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) report noted, Nepal is the 11th most earthquake-prone country in the world.

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6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal’s capital Kathmandu

admin — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 03:13:20 +0000

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with epicentre in Dhading district was recorded at 7:39 a.m.

A powerful earthquake of 6.1 magnitude jolted Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and damaged 20 houses on October 22, the latest tremor to hit one of the world’s most seismically active countries.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with epicentre in Dhading district was recorded at 7:39 a.m.

The tremor was also felt in other districts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Although no causality has been reported so far, there were landslides in various parts of the district, according to media reports.

Twenty houses were damaged and 75 more have developed cracks at Kumaltari, Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality of Dhading due to the earthquake, according to media reports.

More reports on the damage caused by the tremor are expected as aftershocks measuring over 4 were felt frequently, the government-run daily The Rising Nepal reported, quoting officials.

Former ward president Krishna Prasad Kapri said that the details of the damage caused by the earthquake are continuing.

In the same district, four tremors were felt within 29 minutes after the strong jolt that occurred at 7:39 a.m.

Rajesh Adhikari, a local resident, said that due to the frequent aftershocks of earthquakes above magnitude 4, people stayed outside their houses.

Information Officer of the District Police Office and Deputy Superintendent of Police Santulal Prasad Jaiswar said that detailed information on the broken houses is still being collected.

An aftershock measuring 4.3 magnitude occurred at 8.08 am followed by 4.3 at 8.28 am and 4.1 at 8.59 am, according to Earthquake Measurement Centre.

The quake and continuous tremors triggered panic among people.

On October 16, Nepal’s Sudurpaschim province was hit by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks killed around 9,000 people in 2015.

As the government’s post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) report noted, Nepal is the 11th most earthquake-prone country in the world.

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Devastation, Cracks In Buildings In Nepal After 6.2 Earthquake

admin — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:19:30 +0000

Two earthquakes, measuring 5.3 and 6.3 on the Richter scale, hit western Nepal this afternoon

New Delhi:

The 6.2 intensity earthquake that hit Nepal this afternoon has left behind a trail of massive destruction, bringing back horrifying flashbacks of the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit capital city Kathmandu in 2015.

Several buildings in the Bajhang district, in west Nepal close to Uttarakhand, have suffered major damages. Homes have collapsed, parts of buildings have crumbled and several more developed dangerous cracks fom the impact of the quake that struck at a depth of just five km. Massive cracks exposed the structural frames of several buildings.

Two successive earthquakes, measuring 5.3 and 6.3, hit western Nepal this afternoon. There are no reports of casualties so far.

According to a report in the Kathmandu Post, the first earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude was recorded at 2:40 pm, which was followed by another of 6.3 magnitude at 3:06 pm in the Bajhang district.

Tremors from the quakes were felt not just in the country but also in Delhi and its adjoining areas. People were seen running out of buildings in the national capital, Gurgaon and in Noida.

Nepal falls in one of the most active tectonic zones of the world, making it extremely vulnerable to earthquakes. In 2015, a devastating 7.8 magnitude quake hit Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and wounding another 22,000. Over 800,000 houses and school buildings were damaged.

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