M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Manu, Uttarakhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 19:51:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Manu, Uttarakhand (India) on August 9, 2026 at 19:51 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 19:51:33 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.86800, 78.34420
Temperature
3.0°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 (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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