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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Hanu Gongma, Ladakh (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 16:36:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Hanu Gongma, Ladakh (India). 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 16:36:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Ladakh
City
Hanu Gongma
County
Leh district
Village
Hanu Gongma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.61000, 76.64000
Temperature
-18.4°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 (24.5 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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  • Ashikule Volcanic Field
    Distance: 472 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 5'090 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·China

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