Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
M3.3 Earthquake near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
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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
ID
47aeb898228a7f721f98c6bb14382d7359aea0d3
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 06:48:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.57000,
94.44000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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