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4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal
A small earthquake happened in Nepal on November 30, 2025.
It was a magnitude 4.4, which is not very strong.
The earthquake was felt in the Bajhang district of the Sudur Paschim province, and its center was at the Saipal mountain.
The tremors were also felt in nearby districts like Bajura.
Nepal often has earthquakes because it is located in a vulnerable part of the Himalayan belt.
This earthquake did not cause any injuries or damage.
The area is still recovering from past earthquakes, so even small ones can be concerning.
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Bajhang district of Nepal's Sudur Paschim province on November 30, 2025.
The epicenter of the earthquake was at the Saipal mountain in Bajhang district.
Tremors were felt in neighboring districts, including Bajura.
No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been reported.
Nepal's western districts are particularly vulnerable to earthquakes due to their location on the Himalayan belt.
- Who
- National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC)
- What
- Earthquake of magnitude 4.4
- Where
- Bajhang district, Sudur Paschim province, Nepal (Epicenter: Saipal mountain)
- When
- 30/11/2025 at 12:09 pm (local time)
- Why
- Nepal's western districts sit on a vulnerable stretch of the Himalayan belt
Key facts
- Magnitude
- 4.4
- Date
- 30/11/2025
- Time
- 12:09 pm (local time)
- Location
- Bajhang district, Sudur Paschim province, Nepal
- Epicenter
- Saipal mountain
- Injuries
- None reported
- Damage
- None reported
- Affected Areas
- Bajhang and neighboring districts, including Bajura
Quotes
National Center for Seismology (NCS)
The National Center for Seismology is an organization responsible for monitoring and reporting seismic activity in India and neighboring regions.
“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.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Nepal province
India's new earthquake map: Are the Himalayas facing an imminent mega quake, and crores of people going to die?
4.4 magnitude earthquake in western Nepal stirs Bajhang district; no damage reported - Telegraph India
