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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Waghdhond, Maharashtra (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 16:08:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Waghdhond, Maharashtra (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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 16:08:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
City
Waghdhond
County
Surgana Taluka
Village
Waghdhond
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.46000, 73.69200
Temperature
24.1°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 (24.9 km)
Regional average: 24.9 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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