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M3.4 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kakching subdivision, Manipur (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 01:51:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kakching subdivision, Manipur (India) on January 8, 2026 at 01:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper 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.

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