- On Tuesday (September 8, 2026), a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mustang district in northwest Nepal at 9:53 p.m., with its epicenter at Lomanthang, 375 km northwest of Kathmandu, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.
- Tremors were felt in neighboring Manang, Dolpa, and Myagdi districts.
- There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties; authorities were assessing the situation.
- Nepal has been recovering from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in recent days, which disrupted road connectivity and caused deaths and damage in several parts of the country.
- The latest earthquake added to concerns in a country highly vulnerable to both seismic activity and extreme weather events.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal's Mustang district on September 8, 2026, at 9:53 p.m., with its epicenter located in Lomanthang, approximately 375 km northwest of Kathmandu, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.12
The tremors were felt in neighboring districts including Manang, Dolpa, and Myagdi, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. This earthquake comes as Nepal is still recovering from severe floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in recent days, which have disrupted road connectivity and resulted in deaths and significant damage across the country.34567
The latest seismic event has raised concerns in a nation that is highly vulnerable to both earthquakes and extreme weather. Authorities are currently assessing the situation following the tremor, as the country grapples with the aftermath of the recent natural disasters.
The earthquake's depth was recorded at 35 km (21.75 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
As Nepal continues to face these challenges, the resilience of its communities is being tested once again.
“The quake's epicenter was Lomanthang, 375 km northwest of Kathmandu, at a depth of 35 km, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Authorities were assessing the situation, with no immediate reports of casualties, as Nepal remains vulnerable to both seismic and extreme weather events.”
