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M3.8 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Chhedagad, Karnali Province (Nepal)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 23:51:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Chhedagad, Karnali Province (Nepal). With a focal depth of about 25 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
M3.8
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 23:51:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
State
Karnali Province
City
Chhedagad
County
Jajarkot
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.76200, 81.91800
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — close to 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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