M3.3 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Saikul subdivision, Manipur (India)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 03:33:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Saikul subdivision, Manipur (India) on April 21, 2026 at 03:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper than the regional average (24.8 km)
Regional average: 24.8 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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