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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Nepal Early Thursday Morning
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:24 AM
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A 4.9‑magnitude quake hit Nepal at about 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, originating 73 km beneath the surface. No confirmed reports of casualties or damage have emerged yet.
A shallow earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale rattled Nepal early Thursday, with the tremor recorded at approximately 4:30 a.m. The seismic event originated at a depth of 73 kilometres below the earth's surface, according to the national monitoring agency.
Initial assessments indicate that there have been no immediate reports of injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage. Local authorities are monitoring the situation and have urged residents to remain cautious, especially in areas prone to landslides.
The quake follows a period of heightened seismic activity in the Himalayan region, which regularly experiences moderate tremors due to the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Experts remind the public that even moderate quakes can trigger secondary hazards, and they advise preparedness measures.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from emergency services and disaster response teams.
Initial assessments indicate that there have been no immediate reports of injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage. Local authorities are monitoring the situation and have urged residents to remain cautious, especially in areas prone to landslides.
The quake follows a period of heightened seismic activity in the Himalayan region, which regularly experiences moderate tremors due to the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Experts remind the public that even moderate quakes can trigger secondary hazards, and they advise preparedness measures.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from emergency services and disaster response teams.