Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Punjab · Chak Banwala
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M3.2 Earthquake near Chak Banwala, Punjab (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Chak Banwala, Punjab (India) on September 30, 2026 at 15:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
73c4a47106d1a70739983bf1eceab586cd288035
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 15:50:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chak Banwala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.42300,
74.13000
Temperature
26.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
Of 482 other entries for this area and period, 332 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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