Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Koshi Province · Khumbupasanglahmu
Country overviewNepal · Koshi Province
M3.2 Earthquake near Khumbupasanglahmu, Koshi Province (Nepal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Khumbupasanglahmu, Koshi Province (Nepal) on September 6, 2026 at 15:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
45126a470583d9fe89521c8c879f363a12b4b42c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 15:50:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.01300,
86.84800
Temperature
1.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tenzing-Hillary Airport38.1 kmStraight-line distance
Nepal · LUA · VNLK
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-20
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
Of 48 other entries for this area and period, 39 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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