Seismic Activity in Nepal
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 event near 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal.
Earthquakes in Nepal
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Nepal
Over the past 30 days, Nepal has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 2 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 0.0 km to 19.5 km. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 3 of 3
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days ago 2026-08-26 06:00:35 UTC | 4.2ms_vx | 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal 28.270°, 85.515° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal on August 26, 2026 at 06:00 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-08-26 02:52:10 UTC | 5.2ms_vx | 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal 28.271°, 85.515° | 0.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 26, 2026 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Nepal over the past 30 days. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-02 2026-08-02 21:22:16 UTC | 4.0mb | 54 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal 28.539°, 82.606° | 19.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 54 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal with origin time 21:22 UTC on August 2, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)7
Largest (30 Days)
M5.2
55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal
4 days ago
Largest in 2026
M5.2
55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal
4 days ago
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Nepal
Nepal sits atop the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian plates that created the Himalayas. The 2015 earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people.
Nepal Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Nepal has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Nepal in 2026 was a magnitude 5.2 event near Kodāri̇̄, Nepal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Nepal?
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Nepal region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Nepal?
The largest recent earthquake in the Nepal area was a magnitude 5.2 event that occurred 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal.
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