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M3.1 Depth: 39.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Gul, Jammu and Kashmir (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 03:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 03:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Gul, Jammu and Kashmir (India). With a focal depth of about 40 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
39.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 03:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Jammu and Kashmir
City
Gul
County
Gool-Gulabgarh
Village
Gul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.27460, 74.98790
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.9 km
Shallow
39.9 km
39.9 km — deeper 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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