Back to map
M2.3 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near GEUS detected earthquake

UTC time: 2026-08-20 04:51:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near GEUS detected earthquake on August 20, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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 data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 04:51:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
77.50400, 7.26500

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
642
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share