Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Earthquake strikes Annapurna region



KATHMANDU: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 struck the Annapurna region of western Nepal.

The epicenter was located on the border between Kaski and Manang, according to the National Seismology and Research Center in Lainchaur.

The quake occurred at 10:13 am this morning.

Just a few weeks earlier, another earthquake measuring 4.5 struck near Orang in Dolakha.

Nepal has experienced a series of earthquakes recently, highlighting the country’s vulnerability due to its position in the seismic zone of the Himalayas.

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