An event 55 km northwest of Kodārī, Nepal, was initially reported as an earthquake but has been identified by the US Geological Survey as a landslide following further analysis of long-period seismic waves.
The event was listed with a magnitude of 5.2 and a depth of 0.0 km. The USGS event page records the occurrence at 02:52:10 UTC on August 26, 2026, at coordinates 28.271°N and 85.515°E.
Why the classification changed
The event was first reported as a magnitude 4.4 earthquake. Additional analysis indicated that the seismic energy was generated by a landslide instead. The USGS says the event’s location was estimated from satellite images.
The event page identifies the review status as “REVIEWED” and lists the USGS as the authoritative network. It also gives the magnitude as 5.2 ms_vx, reflecting the seismic measurement associated with the event after analysis.
Location and available information
The event was placed northwest of Kodārī in Nepal. The USGS page includes regional seismicity information and an interactive map showing the event’s location, but it does not provide an impact summary in the supplied material.
The available information establishes the event’s classification and location. It does not state whether people were injured, whether buildings were damaged or whether roads and other infrastructure were affected.
