A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s northwestern Mustang district late Tuesday, with the epicentre reported at Lomanthang, about 375 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu. Tremors were also felt in Manang, Dolpa and Myagdi, according to Nepal’s National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. No casualties or structural damage were immediately reported as authorities assessed the situation. The Nepal earthquake occurred days after heavy rains triggered deadly floods and landslides, adding another challenge for communities already dealing with damaged roads and difficult access.

Nepal Earthquake: 5.3-Magnitude Tremor Strikes Mustang Days After Floods and Landslides

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s northwestern Mustang district late Tuesday, days after floods and landslides caused deaths, damage and major disruption across parts of the country.

The Nepal earthquake hit at 9.53 pm on Tuesday with its epicentre in Lomanthang in Mustang, some 375 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake was also felt in Manang, Dolpa and Myagdi districts.

No reports of casualties or structural damage were immediately available after the 5.3-magnitude quake, with authorities starting to assess conditions after the late-night tremor.

The earthquake followed devastating floods and landslides caused by heavy rains that wrecked communities and disrupted transport as the country was still trying to recover.

Nepal earthquake adds pressure after recent flooding

Communities already grappling with the impact of extreme weather, damaged roads and difficult access across a number of areas, have been presented with another challenge with the latest earthquake.

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in some parts of Nepal over the past few days have claimed lives and caused damage, affecting road connectivity and emergency movement.

The combination of seismic activity and adverse weather has raised concerns again about Nepal’s vulnerability to multiple natural hazards, particularly in mountainous and difficult geographical terrain.

The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre continued monitoring the situation after Tuesday night’s tremor, while authorities worked to determine whether additional damage had occurred.

The epicentre of the earthquake at Lomanthang locates the event in Mustang, a mountainous district known for remote settlements and difficult terrain.

Manang, Dolpa and Myagdi also reported tremors, suggesting the earthquake was felt beyond Mustang, but authorities said they had not yet received any reports of significant consequences in those areas.

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Landslides block the Kimrung River in Parbat

Separately, a landslide in the Parbat district of Gandaki Province blocked the Kimrung River, creating a separate flood-related risk downstream to communities.

The Flood Forecasting Division announced at 8 pm on Tuesday that the blockage in the Kimrung River could increase the risk of flooding in the area below.

The Kimrung River is a tributary of the Modi River, and hence the landslide blockage is of special importance for the settlements located downstream of the river.

Officials have asked people of Nayapul, Birethanti and surrounding villages in the lower coastal region to move to safer places in view of possible flooding.

The warning covered communities leading up to the confluence of the Kaligandaki and told residents to remain on high alert as authorities kept a close eye on the blocked waterway.

The river blockage shows how landslides triggered by heavy rainfall can cause secondary hazards, like flash flooding, even as the first weather event starts to ease.

Authorities assess risks as Nepal faces multiple hazards

The quake added another concern for those residents already hit by flooding and landslides, although no deaths or damage were reported from Tuesday’s quake.

The situation is still being evaluated further, especially because mountainous areas may pose access challenges that can delay damage inspections and emergency responses after natural disasters.

Further updates are expected as officials evaluate the conditions of infrastructure, roads, settlements, and rivers following the earthquake and ongoing hazards from landslides.

People living in the affected areas are expected to follow official advisories, especially around the blocked Kimrung River and downstream communities toward the Kaligandaki confluence.