Himalayan Frontal Thrust
thrust — 2,400 km
The Himalayan Frontal Thrust marks where the Indian Plate collides with and slides beneath the Eurasian Plate, building the Himalayas. A large seismic gap in the central Himalayas has not ruptured since 1505, accumulating enormous strain that could release in a M8.5+ earthquake affecting hundreds of millions.
Type
thrust
Length
2,400 km
Countries
3
Linked Cities
3
Last Major Earthquake
M7.8 — Gorkha, Nepal (2015-04-25)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.