Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 70.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Koshi Province · Phaktanglung
Country overviewNepal · Koshi Province
M3.2 Earthquake near Phaktanglung, Koshi Province (Nepal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Phaktanglung, Koshi Province (Nepal) on August 20, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
52dc82788e4e57afe0f78e7e280479d76219531e
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 17:57:49 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.85600,
87.90800
Temperature
-1.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (26 km)
Regional average: 26 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nepal
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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