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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Dehgam Taluka, Gujarat (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 05:04:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Dehgam Taluka, Gujarat (India) on February 1, 2026 at 05:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 05:04:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Gujarat
City
Dehgam Taluka
County
Dehgam Taluka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.06000, 72.87000
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

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 (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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