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M2.7 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Baloda Tahsil, Chhattisgarh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 09:10:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Baloda Tahsil, Chhattisgarh (India) on August 11, 2026 at 09:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 09:10:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Chhattisgarh
City
Baloda Tahsil
County
Baloda Tahsil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.13270, 82.52640
Temperature
31.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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