M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near kerabari ga'umpalika, kosi pradesa (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 07:33:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 07:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near kerabari ga'umpalika, kosi pradesa (Nepal). With a focal depth of about 10 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
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 07:33:26 UTC
Local time
Country
State
kosi pradesa
City
kerabari ga'umpalika
County
morana jilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.85200, 87.41900
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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