Kathmandu [Nepal], September 17 : An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Nepal on Wednesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km.
In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/09/2025 20:10:34 IST, Lat: 28.27 N, Long: 82.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal."
{{{{twitter_post_id####}}}}EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/09/2025 20:10:34 IST, Lat: 28.27 N, Long: 82.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) September 17, 2025
Shallow earthquakes can be more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface.
Nepal is earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision generates immense pressure and stress, which is released as earthquakes. Nepal is also situated in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate, further increasing stress and strain.
The Himalayan nation has a long history of earthquakes, including a devastating earthquake in 2015.
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