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The 2024 Nepal earthquake series includes 22 recorded seismic events throughout the year, reflecting Nepal's status as an active earthquake region. The largest earthquake, measuring 5.2 in magnitude, occurred on December 20, 2024 (B.S. 2081-09-05), at 04:14 local time (22:29 UTC). Its epicenter was located in Bajura District, at latitude 29.37°N and longitude 81.64°E. The tremors were felt across parts of Nepal and India, though no significant damage or casualties were reported.

Nepal, situated along the tectonic collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian plates, experiences frequent seismic activity, making monitoring essential for the region.

Tectonic setting

Also read: Geology of Nepal, and Thrust tectonics

Nepal is located in the Himalayas, a region where earthquakes happen because the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate are slowly pushing against each other. These plates move toward each other at a speed of 40–50 mm (about 1.6–2.0 inches) per year. The Indian plate slides under the Eurasian plate, creating cracks and pressure along the meeting point. One of the main areas where this movement occurs is called the Main Frontal Thrust. In the past, earthquakes along these cracks have caused a lot of destruction.

Studies suggest thaAFD t large earthquakes have a predictable pattern in the Nepal region due to tectonic stress buildup. A 2013 study found that earthquakes of magnitude 8 or larger occur every 750 ± 140 years and 870 ± 350 years on average in eastern Nepal along the Main Frontal Thrust. Another study from 2015 observed a 700-year gap between major earthquakes, indicating that stress from plate movement accumulates over time. This stress may connect significant events like the 1934 and 2015 earthquakes, fitting into a historical earthquake cycle. A 2016 study expanded on this, suggesting that related great earthquakes (M ≥ 8) could occur in West China during the 2020s.

Major earthquake

National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, Nepal said that the major earthquake in 2024 was 5.2 magnitude in the epicenter of Bajura district, 4.7 magnitude in Neshyang, Manang and ±4.6 magnitude earthquake in Baitadi.

List of earthquakes

See also

• List of earthquakes
• List of earthquakes in 2024
• List of earthquakes in Nepal
• List of earthquakes in 2023
• List of earthquakes in India
• 2015 Nepal earthquake

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