Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583501 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 21:33:44 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 15:48:44 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 21:38:15 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 40 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| Administration area | |
| Nearest settlement | Lukla |
| Distance | 25 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underground quake |