Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Karnataka · Ballawar
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M3.5 Earthquake near Ballawar, Karnataka (India)
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About this earthquake
On September 29, 2026 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Ballawar, Karnataka (India). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
48b28e5c5c2f3ed15458e8bfa3613f2328c895ef
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 20:34:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ballawar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.61300,
75.97900
Temperature
23.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
India
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
Of 482 other entries for this area and period, 205 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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