Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 106.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madhya Pradesh · Balakot
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M3.4 Earthquake near Balakot, Madhya Pradesh (India)
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2026 at 11:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Balakot, Madhya Pradesh (India). At around 107 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
6f8c914a08ae931f97f11134477ff8408b242bd6
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
106.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 11:51:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Balakot
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.67790,
79.36180
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
106.9 km
106.9 km — deeper than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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