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M2.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ASSAM, INDIA (India)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 15:38:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ASSAM, INDIA (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 15:38:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Assam
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.44000, 91.55000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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