Earthquakes in Nepal — August 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Nepal during August 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 0 km.
The month's largest event in Nepal was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Kodāri̇̄, Nepal on 26 August 2026 at 02:52 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Nepal monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and level with the 1 recorded the previous month.
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 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
That is 62% below the 3 events Nepal averages per month across the 14 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Nepal, August 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Kodāri̇̄, Nepal | 0.0 | Nepal | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nepal in August 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Nepal during August 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nepal in August 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Kodāri̇̄, Nepal on 26 August 2026.
Other months in Nepal
Magnitudes for August 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.