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M4.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Udayapurgadhi, Koshi Province (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 21:38:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Udayapurgadhi, Koshi Province (Nepal) on August 7, 2026 at 21:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 21:38:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
Koshi Province
City
Udayapurgadhi
County
Udayapur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.88600, 86.49600
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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