Archive · 22 Jul 2026
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Nepal
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 struck western Nepal early on Wednesday morning.
The epicenter was near Kotdewal in Bajhang district, about 900 km west of Kathmandu.
Tremors were felt in neighboring Bajura and Darchula districts.
Nepal is prone to earthquakes due to its location in a seismically active zone.
The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC) reported the earthquake, which is part of global efforts to monitor and understand seismic activity.
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck western Nepal on Wednesday morning.
The epicenter was near Kotdewal in Bajhang district, about 900 km west of Kathmandu.
Tremors were felt in neighboring Bajura and Darchula districts.
Nepal is prone to earthquakes due to its location in a seismically active zone.
The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC) reported the earthquake.
- Who
- Residents of western Nepal, particularly in Bajhang, Bajura, and Darchula districts
- What
- A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.2
- When
- Wednesday early morning at 4:40 AM local time
- Where
- Kotdewal, Bajhang district, Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal
- Why
- Nepal's location in a seismically active zone
Nepal's Seismic Activity
Global Earthquake Monitoring
Frequency and Impact
Nepal's Seismic Activity
Nepal experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location in a seismically active zone.
Global Earthquake Monitoring
Global monitoring helps in understanding and mitigating the impact of earthquakes worldwide.
- Magnitude
- 4.2
- Location
- Kotdewal, Bajhang district, Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal
- Time
- 4:40 AM local time
- Distance from Kathmandu
- 900 km west
- Affected Areas
- Bajura and Darchula districts