M4.8 Earthquake 97 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal — January 27, 2025
2025-01-27 09:33:37 UTC (2025-01-27) · approx. 3:33 PM UTC+6 local
On January 27, 2025 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 97 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 28.6098°, 87.4588°. This earthquake was detected by 75 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
87.4588°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Lobuche, Nepal?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 97 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal on January 27, 2025 at 09:33 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 28.6098°, 87.4588°, which is 97 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pmj5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 27, 2025). M4.8 Earthquake 97 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal — January 27, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pmj5/