M2.5 Depth: 60.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ASSAM - NAGALAND REGION, INDIA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 15:21:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near ASSAM - NAGALAND REGION, INDIA. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 15:21:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.05500, 94.13900
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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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