Nepal lies in a tectonically active zone along the Himalayan fault line, making it prone to frequent earthquakes. The region experiences a constant buildup of geological stress due to the ...

The Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate and the crust tilted upwards, creating the Himalayas. The fractured zones along which they interact create the fault lines where earthquakes occur.

Nepal Earthquake Prone Nestled between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, Nepal is home to the towering Himalayas. This area is crisscrossed by active fault lines like the Main Himalayan Thrust.