Archive · 1 Dec 2025
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
- When
- 30/11/2025 at 12:09 pm (local time)
- Where
- Bajhang district, Sudur Paschim province, Nepal (Epicenter: Saipal mountain)
- Why
- Nepal's western districts sit on a vulnerable stretch of the Himalayan belt
- 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
Sources
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Nepal, no report of injuries, damage
4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Nepal province
4.4 magnitude earthquake in western Nepal stirs Bajhang district; no damage reported - Telegraph India
