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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near lakhan, Jammu and Kashmir (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 15:38:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near lakhan, Jammu and Kashmir (India) on August 23, 2026 at 15:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 15:38:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Jammu and Kashmir
City
lakhan
County
Gandoh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.06800, 76.01000
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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

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