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M3.8 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEPAL (Nepal)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 09:28:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEPAL (Nepal) on September 2, 2025 at 09:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 09:28:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
City
bagamati pradesa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.72000, 86.23000
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 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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