M3.3
Depth:
24.0 km
M3.3 Earthquake near Nakhola, Assam (India)
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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
642
Country (24h)
India
3