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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEPAL (Nepal)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 08:14:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 08:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near NEPAL (Nepal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 08:14:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
City
gandaki pradesa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.26000, 83.74000
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (23.8 km)
Regional average: 23.8 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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