Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
madhesa pradesa
Country overviewNepal
M3.8 Earthquake near NEPAL-INDIA BORDER REGION (Nepal)
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About this earthquake
On January 3, 2026 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEPAL-INDIA BORDER REGION (Nepal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e82c6cef0cf84f56fe58dfec4ffd9c536fb245b8
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 17:06:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
madhesa pradesa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.81000,
86.46000
Temperature
10.7°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
Felt reports
5felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jan 3, 2026, 6:36 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Nepal
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
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