Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Assam
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M2.8 Earthquake near ASSAM, INDIA (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ASSAM, INDIA (India) on September 26, 2025 at 17:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
Assam
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 106 Catalogue entries
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