M5.0 Earthquake 137 km N of Lobuche, Nepal — September 12, 2025
2025-09-12 21:42:10 UTC (2025-09-12) · approx. 3:42 AM UTC+6 local
On September 12, 2025 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 137 km N of Lobuche, Nepal, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 29.1796°, 87.0157°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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87.0157°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Lobuche, Nepal?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 137 km N of Lobuche, Nepal on September 12, 2025 at 21:42 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 29.1796°, 87.0157°, which is 137 km N of Lobuche, Nepal.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qvtp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 12, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 137 km N of Lobuche, Nepal — September 12, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qvtp/