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M3.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEPAL (Nepal)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 06:11:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEPAL (Nepal). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 06:11:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nepal
City
gandaki pradesa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.16000, 83.97000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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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