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M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Pillung, Uttarakhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 14:32:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Pillung, Uttarakhand (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 14:32:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Uttarakhand
City
Pillung
County
Bhatwari
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.76600, 78.67000
Temperature
2.8°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 (24.6 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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