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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Surgana Taluka, Maharashtra (India)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 10:28:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Surgana Taluka, Maharashtra (India) on September 1, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 10:28:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
City
Surgana Taluka
County
Surgana Taluka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.49490, 73.74600
Temperature
26.2°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 (24.7 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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