Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jharkhand · Dharampur
Country overviewIndia · Jharkhand
M3.5 Earthquake near Dharampur, Jharkhand (India)
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About this earthquake
On September 1, 2026 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Dharampur, Jharkhand (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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