Shallow 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal

• An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Nepal on December 7, 2025, at 8:13 AM IST.
• The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
• Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.
• Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous due to stronger ground shaking, and Nepal has a history of devastating seismic events, including the 2015 earthquake.

Why It Matters: Nepal's frequent earthquakes highlight its high seismic vulnerability.