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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Shibpur, Dhaka Division (Bangladesh)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 23:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Shibpur, Dhaka Division (Bangladesh). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (44.1 km)
Regional average: 44.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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