Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Bengal
Country overviewIndia
M2.6 Earthquake near INDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near INDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION (India) on May 15, 2025 at 21:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
6a2122e3640cb80dc473c60b509dbf5a6d048d40
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 21:25:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.58000,
89.64000
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
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