Kathmandu [Nepal], November 30 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Nepal on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making the region susceptible to aftershocks.
In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.2, On: 30/11/2025 11:54:03 IST, Lat: 29.34 N, Long: 81.41 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal.”
Earlier on November 6, an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck the region at a depth of 10 km. In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 3.6, On: 06/11/2025 22:25:16 IST, Lat: 29.71 N, Long: 80.52 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal.”
Shallow earthquakes are especially dangerous due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth’s surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increasing the risk of structural damage and casualties. In contrast, deeper earthquakes lose more energy before reaching the surface.
Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This immense pressure generates frequent seismic activity. The country also lies in a subduction zone, where the Indian Plate slides beneath the Eurasian Plate, further increasing geological stress.
The region’s ongoing tectonic collision contributes both to intense seismic activity and the uplift of the Himalayan mountains. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including the devastating quake of 2015. (ANI)
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