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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Waghdhond, Maharashtra (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 20:04:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Waghdhond, Maharashtra (India) on August 8, 2026 at 20:04 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 20:04:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
City
Waghdhond
County
Surgana Taluka
Village
Waghdhond
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.45600, 73.68300
Temperature
23.8°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 (24.9 km)
Regional average: 24.9 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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