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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sarra, Madhya Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 20:59:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Sarra, Madhya Pradesh (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 20:59:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Madhya Pradesh
City
Sarra
County
Multai Tahsil
Village
Sarra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.85600, 78.22400
Temperature
28.2°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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