Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nagaland · Shinnyiu
Country overviewIndia · Nagaland
M3.0 Earthquake near Shinnyiu, Nagaland (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Shinnyiu, Nagaland (India) on May 24, 2026 at 18:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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