M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Lichi, Arunachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 22:35:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Lichi, Arunachal Pradesh (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 22:35:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Lichi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.39000, 93.85300
Temperature
13.6°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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