Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Nepal Earthquake Strikes Hours After Deadly Border Floods
A strong earthquake happened in Nepal after deadly floods had already struck the area.
The earthquake measured 5.2 in magnitude and hit the Rasuwa region.
The floods killed at least 157 people.
Many others were still missing, including tourists and Indian pilgrims.
The floods came through the Bhote Koshi River after water crossed from Tibet.
Reports said an earlier, smaller tremor may have helped trigger the flooding.
Rescue workers are looking through mud for survivors and victims.
Nepal’s government is using its resources to help people and move families to safer places.
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck Nepal’s Rasuwa region on Wednesday evening.
The earthquake’s preliminary epicenter was about 55 kilometers northwest of Kodari.
Flash floods killed at least 157 people and left hundreds missing near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Reports said a lower-intensity tremor may have triggered the floods, which surged through the Bhote Koshi River around 9 a.m.
Rescuers are searching for survivors while authorities move families from flood-risk areas.
- Who
- Residents, tourists, pilgrims, rescue workers, Nepalese authorities and the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah were involved.
- What
- A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck after flash floods killed at least 157 people and left hundreds missing.
- When
- The earthquake struck Wednesday evening; the floods surged around 9 a.m. local time, with casualty reports issued by 11:55 p.m.
- Where
- The earthquake hit Nepal’s Rasuwa region, while floods affected Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot near the Nepal-Tibet border.
- Why
- Reports said an earlier, lower-intensity tremor may have triggered the floods; the cause of the later earthquake was not stated.
- Earthquake magnitude
- 5.2
- Earthquake location
- Rasuwa region, about 55 kilometers northwest of Kodari
- Reported deaths
- At least 157 people
- Unaccounted tourists
- At least 403, including 341 foreigners, according to the tourism ministry
- Missing Indian pilgrims
- At least 133 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims were reported missing
- Missing foreign nationals
- The tourism board reported 142 Indians among missing foreigners, along with nationals from several other countries
- Flood mechanism
- The Bhote Koshi River surged around 9 a.m. after crossing over from the Tibet side