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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Shinnyiu, Nagaland (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 18:33:56 UTC Local time: —

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 M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 18:33:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Nagaland
City
Shinnyiu
County
Mon
Village
Shinnyiu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.36600, 95.08500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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