An earthquake of local Magnitude (ML) 6.4 occurred around Ramidanda of Jajarkot district at 23:47hrs. (local time) on 3 November 2023 (2080/07/18 BS). Nepal Government’s National Earthquake Monitoring & Research Centre (NEMRC) reported several aftershocks then on.
| Date | Time | Latitude | Longitude | Magnitude(ML) | Remarks | Epicenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.S:2080-7-19 A.D:2023-11-05 |
Local:14:24
UTC:08:39 |
28.91 | 82.20 | 4.1 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
| B.S:2080-7-19 A.D:2023-11-04 |
Local:01:22
UTC:19:37 |
28.88 | 82.20 | 4.0 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
| B.S:2080-7-18 A.D:2023-11-04 |
Local:15:40
UTC:09:55 |
28.94 | 82.24 | 4.2 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
| B.S:2080-7-18 A.D:2023-11-03 |
Local:04:16
UTC:22:31 |
28.92 | 82.26 | 4.6 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
| B.S:2080-7-18 A.D:2023-11-03 |
Local:00:35
UTC:18:50 |
28.88 | 82.20 | 4.3 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
| B.S:2080-7-18 A.D:2023-11-03 |
Local:00:29
UTC:18:44 |
28.96 | 82.17 | 4.2 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
| B.S:2080-7-18 A.D:2023-11-03 |
Local:00:08
UTC:18:23 |
28.95 | 82.19 | 4.5 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
| B.S:2080-7-17 A.D:2023-11-03 |
Local:23:47
UTC:18:02 |
28.92 | 82.21 | 6.4 | NEMRC/SC, DMG | Jajarkot |
Source: https://seismonepal.gov.np/earthquakes
The 6.4 ML earthquake followed by several major aftershocks struck Jajarkot, Rukum West and 5 other districts in Karnali Province of Nepal. Most impacted are the 5 local municipalities; Kushe, Nalgad and Bheri in Jajarkot district and Athbiskot and Sani Bheri in Rukum West.
Source: National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)
Existing accelerometers in the Nepal Earthquake Early Warning (EEW-Nepal) network, maintained by Grillo in collaboration with NSET have following records. The Jajarkot event was recorded by 21 sensors.
Jajarkot Earthquake recorded by Nepal Earthquake Early Warning (EEW-Nepal) Network, Source: NSET
Here follows the Shaking Intensity (MMI) map prepared using the EEW network data, based on USGS algorithm.
Shaking intensity (MMI) Map, Source: NSET
Shaking intensity (MMI) based on USGS data, Source: NSET
Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) Map prepared using the EEW Network Data, based on USGS algorithm, Source: NSET
PGA records from EEW network sensors show the potential of earthquake early warning. Time since the onset of earthquake and arrival of strong ground motion to Kathmandu (topmost record) is nearly 80 seconds.
PGA records from EEW Network Sensors, Source: NSET
Here follows the initial data collection on houses damaged in the affected area.
Estimated number of building damaged in Jajarkot Earthquake, Source: NSET through various sources