M2.9
Depth:
11.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near ASSAM, INDIA (India)
About this earthquake
On July 16, 2025 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near ASSAM, INDIA (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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