A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Friday, shaking homes and waking residents.
The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre confirmed that the epicentre was in Bhairavkunda, Sindhupalchowk district, about 65 km east of Kathmandu. The quake hit at 2:51 AM local time, causing panic in the central and eastern regions of Nepal.
Meanwhile another earthquake was recorded with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter Scale and the epicenter was Pakistan. The second earthquake that hit Pakistan was took place at around 05.14 am today.
The tremors were not confined to Nepal. Residents in bordering regions of India and Tibet also reported feeling the jolt. While no immediate casualties or major structural damage have been reported, local authorities continue to assess the situation. The tremors were felt in parts of India including in Siliguri and Patna.
Nepal sits in one of the most active seismic zones in the world—classified as Seismic Zones IV and V—making earthquakes a constant threat. The 2015 earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 7.8, killed over 9,000 people and left more than a million buildings damaged or destroyed. Given this history, even moderate quakes raise concerns about potential aftershocks and long-term damage.
Authorities have advised residents to stay alert for possible aftershocks, as secondary tremors are common after major seismic events. Nepal’s disaster response teams are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates are expected as assessments continue.
