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M3.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Laliana, Gujarat (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 20:00:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Laliana, Gujarat (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 20:00:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Gujarat
City
Laliana
County
Bhachau Taluka
Village
Laliana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.26300, 70.54900
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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