4.2 magnitude earthquake near Shikharpur, Nepal on Sept. 3, 2024; no damage or casualties reported.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Shikharpur, Sindhupalchok, Nepal at 6:11 AM on September 3, 2024, as confirmed by the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center. The tremors were felt in several areas, including Kathmandu Valley, but no damage or casualties have been reported. Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its tectonic location, with a history of devastating quakes, including a 7.8 magnitude event in 2015.