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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pendhari, Maharashtra (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 09:03:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Pendhari, Maharashtra (India) on May 21, 2026 at 09:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 09:03:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
City
Pendhari
County
Umred
Village
Pendhari
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.97100, 79.16700
Temperature
40.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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