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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kamjong subdivision, Manipur (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 04:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 04:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kamjong subdivision, Manipur (India). With a focal depth of about 10 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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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 (24.9 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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