Earthquakes in Nepal — March 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Nepal during March 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Nepal was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Ilām, Nepal on 29 March 2026 at 03:14 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Nepal monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Ilām, Nepal on 29 March at 10 km; M4.4 near Lobuche, Nepal on 12 March at 10 km.
That is 24% below the 3 events Nepal averages per month across the 14 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Nepal, March 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Ilām, Nepal | 10.0 | Nepal | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Lobuche, Nepal | 10.0 | Nepal | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nepal in March 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Nepal during March 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nepal in March 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Ilām, Nepal on 29 March 2026.
Other months in Nepal
Magnitudes for March 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.