Archive · 20 May 2025
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal, No Damage Reported
Imagine the ground shaking a bit!
On Tuesday afternoon, an earthquake happened in Nepal, specifically in the Kaski district.
It measured 4.7 on the Richter scale, a small rumble.
The shaking happened near Sinuwa, far from Kathmandu.
The earthquake started at 1:59 PM local time and was felt in nearby areas.
The Earth's plates moving caused the earthquake.
Officials say there's no need for immediate worry.
Recent earthquakes have been felt in Nepal.
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck western Nepal on Tuesday afternoon.
The epicenter was in the Sinuwa area of Kaski district.
Tremors were felt in Kaski, Tanahun, Parbat, and Baglung districts.
The earthquake occurred at 1:59 PM local time.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged.
- Who
- National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center (NEMRC)
- What
- A 4.7 magnitude earthquake
- When
- Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025, at 1:59 PM local time
- Where
- Kaski district, Nepal; tremors felt in surrounding districts.
- Why
- Caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- Magnitude
- 4.7
- Location
- Kaski district, Nepal
- Epicenter
- Sinuwa area
- Time
- 1:59 PM (local time)
- Distance from Kathmandu
- 250 kilometers
- Affected Districts
- Kaski, Tanahun, Parbat, Baglung
- Seismic Activity
- Recent tremors on May 14 & 15 in Solukhumbu district
