4.2‑Magnitude Quake Hits Humla, Felt in Mugu and Bajhang

4.2‑magnitude earthquake struck Humla district in Karnali Province at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Humla lies about 700 km northwest of Kathmandu. The tremors were also felt in the neighbouring districts of Mugu and Bajhang. The monitoring centre said there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Local authorities began quick checks of roads and buildings but found no broken windows or landslides. The agency issued the bulletin shortly after the event and the news was published at 12:17 p.m. IST. ## Context Nepal sits on the converging Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, a region known for frequent seismic activity. A magnitude of 4.2 is classified as a light quake, enough to be felt by people in nearby areas but unlikely to cause serious structural harm.