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M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Sohümi, Nagaland (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 16:01:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Sohümi, Nagaland (India) on July 8, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 16:01:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Nagaland
City
Sohümi
County
Phek Sadar
Village
Sohümi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.74800, 94.48100
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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