Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
sudurapascima pradesa
Country overviewNepal
M3.8 Earthquake near NEPAL-INDIA BORDER REGION (Nepal)
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About this earthquake
On May 28, 2025 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEPAL-INDIA BORDER REGION (Nepal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
7d0509bbaf66e35f4f876af6e91a421e8bc492ac
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 12:42:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
sudurapascima pradesa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.49000,
80.89000
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26 km)
Regional average: 26 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
- Silgadi Doti Airport25.7 kmStraight-line distance
Nepal · SIH · VNDT
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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