| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.6 km |
| Coordinates | 29.504, 80.998 |
| UTC time | 2006-05-05 08:00:28.780 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 5, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nepal on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 08:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pithorāgarh (Nepal - NP), about 76.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.998 and latitude 29.504.
| Location | Dhangadhi |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-05-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Pithorāgarh | 76.9 km |
| Dhangadhi | 97.8 km |
| Mahendranagar | 99.9 km |
| Ṭikāpur | 109.2 km |
| Birendranagar | 117.6 km |
| Paliā Kalān | 126.0 km |
| Almora | 130.1 km |
| Pūranpur | 137.9 km |
| Haldwani | 146.0 km |
| Gulariyā | 148.4 km |
| Nainital | 150.8 km |
| Pīlibhīt | 151.4 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
|
M 4.6
Pithorāgarh
India · 2025-05-22 20:03 UTC
|
51.6 km |
Stay informed
Earthquake alerts
Create targeted notifications for important seismic activity near the places you follow.