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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near pukhrotu got, Himachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 03:44:26 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 03:44:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
City
pukhrotu got
County
Chaurah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.95400, 76.13200
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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

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