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M3.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Lakhan Khuman, Manipur (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 14:34:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Lakhan Khuman, Manipur (India) on January 23, 2026 at 14:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 14:34:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Manipur
City
Lakhan Khuman
County
Kamjong subdivision
Village
Lakhan Khuman
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.83000, 94.52000
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper 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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