Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 18 km NNE of Ilām, Nepal
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 18 km NNE of Ilām, Nepal at Feb 9, 2026, 12:00 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. The epicentre was 19 km (12 mi) NNE of Ilam.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 9, 2026, 12:00 UTC |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.068, 87.989 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 13 km W of Naya Bāzār, India | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 15 km W of Gyalshing, India | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 12 km SW of Gyalshing, India | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.