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M3.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kuse, Karnali Province (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 03:23:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 03:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kuse, Karnali Province (Nepal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 03:23:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
Karnali Province
City
Kuse
County
Jajarkot
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.89000, 82.16000
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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