M3.4
Depth:
8.0 km
M3.4 Earthquake near Songsak, Meghalaya (India)
About this earthquake
On July 12, 2026 at 13:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Songsak, Meghalaya (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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