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M4.3 Depth: 234.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Galkot, Gandaki Province (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 02:23:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Galkot, Gandaki Province (Nepal). At around 234 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
234.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 02:23:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
Gandaki Province
City
Galkot
County
Baglung
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.21930, 83.45990
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 234.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 234.3 km
Intermediate
234.3 km
234.3 km — deeper than the regional average (25.5 km)
Regional average: 25.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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