M2.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Delhi (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 22:44:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Delhi (India). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 22:44:01 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.72100, 76.95700
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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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