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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION

UTC time: 2025-08-20 06:48:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 06:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 06:48:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.57000, 94.44000
Temperature
28.0°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 276 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia

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