Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

June 14, 2020: The landslide in Kushma, the Parbat district headquarters in western Nepal , has claimed lives of at least nine people as of today. The landslide disaster occurred on Saturday night at Kushma Municipality Ward No. 3, in Durlung, Parbat. Three bodies were recovered on the same day while six additional bodies have been dug out today. One child, a 13-year-old boy, is still said to be missing. The personnel of Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Army have been engaged in searching the missing body. Heavy rainfall triggered landslide in Kusma.

May 21, 2020: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 has been recorded in Bhaktapur today at 8:14 am local time, the Nepal's National Seismological Center confirmed. According to the Seismological Center, the epicenter was located around Anantalingeshwar, Bhaktapur. The tremor well felt across Kathmandu valley and adjoining areas. No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported. This is the second earthquake felt in Nepal today. Magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded around Uku area of Darchula today at 2:41 am local time. Earthquake felt reports received by us. Did you feel it? Click here to share your experiences

May 12, 20202: Magnitude 5.3 moderate earthquake has been recorded in Dolakha, Nepal today with tremor even felt in several areas of Bihar, India at 11:53 pm local time. According to the Nepal's National Seismological Center, the earthquake's epicenter was located around Jugu area of Dolakha district along Jiri-Khadichaur Highway. The earthquake occurred at 10 km depth. People of Kathmandu valley reported of light to weak shaking of MMI III-IV. The tremor was felt as far as Hetauda and Birgunj.  People from several areas of Bihar, Indian also reported about a jolt felt at the same time. Most of the earthquake felt reports were received from Patna and Muzaffarpur. No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the seismicity in the Himalaya dominantly results from the continental collision of the India and Eurasia plates. Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal in 2015 killed nearly 9,000 people.

April 2, 2020: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 has been recorded in Bajhang at 08:55 pm pm local time. According to the Nepal's National Seismological center, the epicenter was located near Lekhgaun. No preliminary damage or injuries have been recorded. Last week, light earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was recorded in Dhading, Nepal .

March 26, 2020: The object seen in the Nepali sky Thursday evening is probably a fireball or a bolide, The Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) said. Meanwhile, NASO has urged Gandaki province residents to share any evidence of the object observed entering the atmosphere.  A bright object was seen in western Nepal mainly reported from Pokhara, Syanga and Baglung with loud crashing sound heard around 8pm. A bolide is an extremely bright meteor , especially one that explodes in the atmosphere.

March 25, 2020: Magnitude 4.0 light earthquake has been recorded in Nepal today at 06:36 pm local time. According to the Nepal Seismological Center, the earthquake's epicenter was located in Dhading. Last week, tremor was felt in capital Kathmandu as well. However, the magnitude 6.2 earthquake had its epicenter in neighbouring China. No damage or injuries is expected from this earthquake.

March 15, 2020: A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.0 has been recorded in Pokhara today at 08:45 pm, the country''s  National Seismological Center (NSC) reported. According to the NSC, the epicenter was located in between Lumle and Dhampus. People rushed out from their houses during the earthquake. However, no preliminary damage or injuries have been reported. Lumle and Dhampus are the popular tourist destination of Kaski district. The April 2015 Nepal earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people.

Update 10:15 pm According to the Nepal Seismological Center, an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 has been recorded in Kaski with epicenter in Ghachok. The tremor was well felt in Pokhara valley. No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported. Main Post January 2, 2020 : We have received unconfirmed report of earthquake tremor felt in Pokhara, Nepal. Did you feel it? This news is developing. We will update soon!

Update 07:35 pm The Nepal Seismological Center has confirmed magnitude 4.8 moderate earthquake in Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal. The epicenter was located north of Kiwool. The earthquake occurred at 07:11 pm local time. The tremor was well felt across Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kathmandu district of Nepal. No damage or injuries has been reported. Last month, an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 was recorded in Sindhupalchowk as well. The epicenter was located in Phulpingkot area of Sindhupalchowk district. Nepal lies in high seismic hazard zone. The April 2015 Nepal earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and injured nearly 22,000. Update 07:25 pm We have received report of earthquake of magnitude 4.8 in Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal. It was well felt across Kathmandu Valley. However, the Nepal Seismological Center hasn't mentioned about this earthquake in its website. We will mention the official details once posted by the Nepal Government. Update 07:19 pm

December 01, 2019: A mudslide in Pokhara has claimed lives of four persons and left one other missing. The four deceased have been identified as the residents of Pedikhola, Bagchaur Municipality-4 of Salyan district. The mudslide occurred at the time the workers were constructing sewage channels alongside the Bhalam-Mauja rural road section.

November 27, 2019: Tremor has been felt in capital Kathmandu following magnitude 5.0 moderate earthquake in Sindhupalchowk district, Nepal Seismological Center reported. According to the Nepal Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at 10:08 pm with epicenter in Phulpingkot area of Sindhupalchowk district. No damage or injuries has been reported. Nepal lies in high seismic hazard zone. The April 2015 Nepal earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and injured nearly 22,000.

November 19, 2019: Magnitude 5.7 strong earthquake has been recorded in Bajhang district of Nepal at 07:15 pm local time. According to the Nepal Seismological Center, the earthquake's epicenter was located in Pauwagadhi area of Khaptad National park. However, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported magnitude 5.3 with epicenter 21 km far from Dipayal region of Far Western Nepal. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km. Light to weak tremor of MMI III-IV was felt across state 5 of Nepal. It was well felt in Kailali, Kalikot, Darchula, Dailekh, Bajura, Achham and Nepalgunj area.  People rushed out of their houses in fear as the tremors continued for over 3 seconds. The tremor was also felt in Lucknow and Delhi NCR region of India . Last week, tremor was also felt in Far Western Nepal after magnitude 4.5 earthquake with epicenter in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India . 

November 12, 2019: Tremor has been felt in Uttarakhand area of India and Far-western region of Nepal after magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit the area Tuesday morning. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the epicenter was located in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. The earthquake occurred at 07:30 am local time. However, Nepal Seismological center has recorded magnitude 4.6 earthquake and reported that the tremor was even felt in Darchula, a region located in Far-western Nepal. The epicenter was located near Dwali, SW of Lipulek. Currently, there is controversy on Nepal-India border after the new map of India kept Kalapani and Lipulek in its territory.

November 01, 2019: Magnitude 4.5 moderate earthquake has been recorded in Baglung Friday morning at 03:51 am, the Nepal Seismological Center reported. The earthquake's epicenter was located north of Burtibang. The tremor was well felt in adjoining areas and as far as Beni and Kushma.

October 20, 2019: Magnitude 4.2 light earthquake has been recorded in Taplejung at 07:24 pm Sunday, Nepal Seismological Center reported. According to the Nepal Seismological Center, the earthquake epicenter was located at Kanchanjunga Conservation Area. The epicenter lies nearby the Nepal Tibet border. Last felt earthquake in Nepal was of magnitude 4.4 in western part with epicenter in Rukum/Baglung border. No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 20, 2019

July 13, 2019: Seventy eight people have been killed while thirty two have been missing due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in different parts of Nepal during the past three days.  This is a page for LIVE UPDATES on Nepal floods and landslides, please click here for updates .

July 12, 2019: An aircraft of Yeti Airlines skidded off due to the slippery runway caused by the heavy rainfall at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. According to the Yeti Airlines, the flight number NYT-422 (9N-AMM) coming from Nepalgunj skids of the runway at Kathmandu Airport at 11:05 am. At least two people have been injured in the incident, The Annapurna Post reported. There has been continuous rainfall in the Kathmandu Valley since Thursday evening.

July 6, 2019: Nepal Seismological Center has recorded magnitude 4.6 earthquake inside Kathmandu Valley with epicenter in Bhaktapur. The earthquake occurred at 04:15 pm Saturday afternoon. The epicenter was located near Bhajya Pukhu, north of Bhaktapur Multiple Campus. No damage or injury has been reported. According to the Nepal Seismological Center, this is an aftershock of 2015 Gorkha earthquake . Recommended Post:  Magnitude 8 or greater earthquake predicted near Kathmandu, Nepal

May 12, 2019: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 has been recorded in Dailekh district of Karnali province of Nepal. According to the Nepal Seismological center, the earthquake occurred at 00:36 midnight. The quake's epicenter was located near Baluwatar.  No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported. Last week, magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred in Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal. This was the aftershock of magnitude 7.9 earthquake which occurred in Gorkha, Nepal on April 25, 2015.

Earthquake epicenter map Update 07:23 am According to the Nepal Seismological center, two earthquakes have been recorded today in an interval of eleven minutes in Dhading district. The first earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred at 06:29 am. The epicenter was located near Naubise. The second earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred at 06:40 am. Both are the aftershocks of magnitude 7.9 earthquake which occurred in Gorkha, Nepal on April 25, 2015 . Update 6:54 am According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 4.7 earthquake epicenter was located 31 km far from Kathmandu in Dhading area at Katuwalgaun.  The nearby villages are Baghmara, Charipauwa, Admaragaun, Thakani Gairigaun, Nayangaun and others. We expect moderate damages in these hilly areas. However, we will be waiting for the official earthquake details from Nepal Government. Update 6:38 am We have received hundreds of felt reports from Nagarjun and Tokha area. Tremor was strongly felt