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M3.1 Depth: 64.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION

UTC time: 2026-08-13 20:42:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION on August 13, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 64 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
64.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 20:42:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.63000, 94.54000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64 km
Shallow
64 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 273 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia

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