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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Joladjedagi, Karnataka (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 01:23:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Joladjedagi, Karnataka (India) on May 23, 2026 at 01:23 UTC. 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. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 01:23:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Karnataka
City
Joladjedagi
County
Wadagera taluku
Village
Joladjedagi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.48900, 77.20800
Temperature
32.9°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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