Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Meghalaya · Mawshynrut
Country overviewIndia · Meghalaya
M3.1 Earthquake near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India) on October 5, 2026 at 19:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
21510b8af55f69afea19bf5a1c512817a1b3600e
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 19:03:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.44400,
90.90600
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.4 km)
Regional average: 25.4 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
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
541
Country (24h)
India
3