Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Assam · Matia
Country overviewIndia · Assam
M3.0 Earthquake near Matia, Assam (India)
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About this earthquake
On September 26, 2026 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Matia, Assam (India). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. India: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
Assam
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Of 64 other entries for this area and period, 51 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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