M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-15 13:40:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Archanderhama, Jammu and Kashmir (India) on January 15, 2026 at 13:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 13:40:18 UTC
Local time
Country
County
Village
Archanderhama
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.13000, 74.59000
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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