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M2.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near makalu ga'umpalika, kosi pradesa (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 04:09:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near makalu ga'umpalika, kosi pradesa (Nepal) on February 26, 2026 at 04:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 04:09:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
kosi pradesa
City
makalu ga'umpalika
County
sankhuvasabha jilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.80000, 87.10000
Temperature
-8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper 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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