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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Gandole, Maharashtra (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 11:51:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Gandole, Maharashtra (India) on July 27, 2026 at 11:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 11:51:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
City
Gandole
County
Dindori Taluka
Village
Gandole
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.39500, 73.60700
Temperature
25.5°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 (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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

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