Seismic networks detected a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that shook Nepal on Sunday morning. The event took place at 8:13 AM IST, with seismic waves originating from a shallow depth of 5 kilometers. The precise location was noted at 29.59 degrees North latitude and 80.83 degrees East longitude. This latest tremor follows a pattern of recent seismic events in the area. On November 30th, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal at a depth of 10 kilometers, and another event of magnitude 3.6 occurred on November 6th, also at a 10 km depth. The proximity of these earthquakes to the Earth’s surface is a significant factor, as shallower quakes tend to cause more vigorous shaking and potential damage compared to deeper ones. Nepal’s geological setting, situated in a region of intense tectonic plate interaction between the Indian and Eurasian plates, makes it inherently prone to earthquakes. The subduction process occurring in this region continuously builds stress, leading to its high seismic vulnerability.
