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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Nomlok, kosi pradesa (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 20:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Nomlok, kosi pradesa (Nepal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 20:29:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
kosi pradesa
City
Nomlok
County
taplejuna jilla
Village
Nomlok
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.44500, 87.69800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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