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M2.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MEGHALAYA, INDIA REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:30:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near MEGHALAYA, INDIA REGION on May 5, 2026 at 03:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:30:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.70600, 91.60100
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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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