3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mijure Danda, Kaski: Tremors Felt in Kathmandu and Surrounding Districts
Kathmandu, April 5, 2026 — A minor earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted Mijure Danda in Kaski’s Madi Rural Municipality this morning, sending mild tremors across the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts.
The tremor occurred at 8:34 AM local time, with the epicenter located at Mijure Danda, Kaski district in Gandaki Province. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center (NEMRC) under Nepal’s Department of Mines and Geology, the quake was of light intensity and registered a magnitude of 3.5.
Residents in Kathmandu reported feeling the mild shaking, with similar reports coming in from nearby districts in the Gandaki and Bagmati provinces. Many people described it as a brief jolt that caused hanging objects to sway but did not lead to any panic.
As of now, there are no reports of damage, injuries, or casualties from the Kaski earthquake. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and officials have urged residents to remain vigilant, especially in earthquake-prone areas like Nepal, which lies in a highly seismic zone due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Mijure Danda, a hilly village area in Kaski, has experienced minor seismic activity in the past, consistent with the region’s geological profile near Pokhara. This 3.5 magnitude earthquake falls under the “minor” category on the Richter scale, typically causing little to no structural damage but serving as a reminder of the need for earthquake preparedness.
Experts recommend that households in Nepal keep emergency kits ready, secure heavy furniture, and follow building codes designed for seismic safety. The NEMRC continues to track aftershocks and will issue updates if the situation changes.
This event comes amid Nepal’s history of frequent seismic events, including stronger quakes in recent years that have highlighted the importance of disaster resilience across the country.
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