Archive · 23 May 2025
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal Early Friday
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal early Friday morning.
The earthquake happened about 10 kilometers below the ground.
Nepal is prone to earthquakes because it sits where two giant pieces of the Earth's crust, called tectonic plates, crash into each other.
This causes a lot of pressure and stress, which is released during earthquakes.
The location in the Himalayas is a zone of intense seismic activity.
Nepal has experienced major earthquakes in the past, including a devastating event in 2015.
A minute of silence was observed to remember the victims of the 2015 earthquake.
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Nepal early Friday morning.
The earthquake occurred at 01:33 hours IST at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The epicenter was located at latitude 29.36 N and longitude 80.44 E.
Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary.
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were reported.
- Who
- Not mentioned.
- What
- An earthquake of magnitude 4.3
- When
- May 23, 2025 at 01:33 hours IST
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- Due to its location on a convergent boundary where tectonic plates collide.
- Magnitude
- 4.3
- Location
- Nepal
- Date
- May 23, 2025
- Time
- 01:33 hours IST
- Depth
- 10 kilometers
- Latitude
- 29.36 N
- Longitude
- 80.44 E