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M3.2 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Phaktanglung, Koshi Province (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 17:57:49 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 17:57:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
Koshi Province
City
Phaktanglung
County
Taplejung
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.85600, 87.90800
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

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

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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