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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ARUNACHAL PRADESH-ASSAM, INDIA (India)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 18:26:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ARUNACHAL PRADESH-ASSAM, INDIA (India). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 18:26:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Arunachal Pradesh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.00000, 95.42000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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