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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 20:08:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India) on August 18, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 20:08:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Meghalaya
City
Mawshynrut
County
Mawshynrut
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.52400, 90.97100
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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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