Nepal was once again shaken by the earthquake. On Sunday (November 30), earthquake tremors were felt in Bajhang district of Far West Province of Nepal, causing panic among the people. According to the National Center for Seismology, the intensity of the earthquake was estimated at 4.2 on the Richter scale. According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, due to which there is a possibility of aftershocks. NCS gave this information in a post on social media.
Officials said there was no immediate news of any damage due to the earthquake. This earthquake occurred at 12:09 pm local time. The epicenter of the earthquake was Saipal mountain in Bajhang district. It is being told that the tremors of the earthquake were also felt by the people living in neighboring districts including Bajura in the Western Province. Due to which panic was created among the people and people came out of their homes. This created panic among the people. Only after the shock did not come again for a long time did people heave a sigh of relief.
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.
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There was an earthquake a few days ago also
Just a few days ago, there were two earthquakes in Nepal. On November 6, another earthquake of 3.6 magnitude occurred in this area at a depth of 10 km. Bajhang district of Nepal is located in the most active tectonic zones (seismic zones four and five), due to which it is a very sensitive area to earthquakes. Many earthquakes occur here every year.
shallow earthquakes more dangerous
Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deep earthquakes because they release more energy as they approach the Earth’s surface, causing greater ground shaking and greater damage to buildings as well as deaths, whereas deep earthquakes lose energy as they reach the surface.
There is a high risk of earthquake in Nepal
Nepal has a high risk of earthquakes because it lies on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision creates a lot of pressure and stress, which comes out in the form of an earthquake. Nepal is also in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate, causing further stress and strain. Nepal is in the Himalayan region, a zone of intense seismic activity due to the constant collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Due to this collision, the Indian Plate goes under the Eurasian Plate in a process called subduction, which creates a lot of pressure and strain on the Earth’s crust. Subduction zones increase stress further, making Nepal more vulnerable to earthquakes. This collision also helps lift the Himalayan mountains, increasing overall seismic activity in the region. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including devastating events such as the 2015 earthquake.
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