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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Tharali, Uttarakhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 20:33:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Tharali, Uttarakhand (India) on June 18, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 20:33:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Uttarakhand
City
Tharali
County
Tharali
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.03100, 79.80800
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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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