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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near kol'havi nagarapalika, madhesa pradesa (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 20:35:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near kol'havi nagarapalika, madhesa pradesa (Nepal). 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 20:35:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
madhesa pradesa
City
kol'havi nagarapalika
County
bara jilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.15000, 85.16000
Temperature
16.3°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 (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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