Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
sudurapascima pradesa
Country overviewNepal
M4.2 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG-INDIA BORDER REG. (Nepal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN XIZANG-INDIA BORDER REG. (Nepal) on December 9, 2025 at 15:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b0dbb7ac772bb32f9588e1c01012545c5f8c8759
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 15:39:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
sudurapascima pradesa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.08000,
80.96000
Temperature
-9.5°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
Nepal
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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