Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Assam · Nakhola
Country overviewIndia · Assam
M3.3 Earthquake near Nakhola, Assam (India)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Nakhola, Assam (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
Felt reports
5felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 17, 2026, 8:27 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Assam
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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