4.2
Earthquake Details: 18 km NNE of Ilam Municipality, Nepal
Feb 9, 2026, 12:00:28
- Depth
- 14.966 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: May 1, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on Feb 9, 2026 at 12:00:28. Epicenter: 18 km NNE of Ilam Municipality, Nepal. Reported depth: 14.966 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Feb 9, 2026, 17:45:28 GMT+5:45
- UTC
- Feb 9, 2026, 12:00:28 UTC
14.966 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmb 4.2
us7000s00k
- Depth:
- 14.97 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- May 1, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth14.966 km
Significance271
Latitude27.0682
Longitude87.9885
Event IDus7000s00k
Magnitude4.2
Updated:May 1, 2026, 14:35:54 UTC
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