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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near BHUTAN (India)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 18:13:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 8, 2025 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near BHUTAN (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 18:13:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Arunachal Pradesh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.50000, 91.99000
Temperature
-0.9°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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