Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Himachal Pradesh · pukhrotu got
Country overviewIndia · Himachal Pradesh
M3.1 Earthquake near pukhrotu got, Himachal Pradesh (India)
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About this earthquake
On August 21, 2026 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near pukhrotu got, Himachal Pradesh (India). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
771d9c72141dfe6d18d0d16fd6ed0145576cb567
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 03:44:26 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.95400,
76.13200
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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