M4.2 Earthquake 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal — August 26, 2026
2026-08-26 06:00:35 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:00 PM UTC+6 local
On August 26, 2026 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 28.2700°, 85.5150°.0
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred 1 day ago 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 1 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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85.5150°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Kodāri̇̄, Nepal?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal on August 26, 2026 at 06:00 UTC had a depth of 0.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.2 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.2 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred earlier 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tc90). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tc90/