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M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-18 19:25:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near kepilasagadhi ga'umpalika, kosi pradesa (Nepal). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 19:25:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
kosi pradesa
City
kepilasagadhi ga'umpalika
County
khotana jilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.35500, 86.92100
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (19.8 km)
Regional average: 19.8 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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