A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded near 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal on Aug 26, 2026, 2:52:10 AM (2026-08-26T02:52:10.000Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 0.0 km with coordinates 28.2710, 85.5150.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 0.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 64 km NNE of Kathmandu, Nepal.
The epicentre was located at 28.2710 latitude and 85.5150 longitude near 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal. The earthquake was shallow at 0.0 km depth.
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