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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Phaktanglung, Koshi Province (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 03:10:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Phaktanglung, Koshi Province (Nepal) on August 4, 2026 at 03:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 03:10:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
Koshi Province
City
Phaktanglung
County
Taplejung
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.79300, 87.77400
Temperature
3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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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