M5.2 Earthquake 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal — January 7, 2025
2025-01-07 01:10:54 UTC (2025-01-07) · approx. 7:10 AM UTC+6 local
On January 7, 2025 at 01:10 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 28.8057°, 87.1343°. This earthquake was detected by 15 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
87.1343°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Lobuche, Nepal?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal on January 7, 2025 at 01:10 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 28.8057°, 87.1343°, which is 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Location
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pks6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 7, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal — January 7, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pks6/