Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tamil Nadu · Maraneri
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M3.0 Earthquake near Maraneri, Tamil Nadu (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Maraneri, Tamil Nadu (India) on January 29, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
12366535c8f68def757ef610bda4f93b109d2218
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 15:36:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Maraneri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.44000,
77.71000
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
Felt reports
22felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jan 30, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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