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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near EASTERN KASHMIR

UTC time: 2026-03-17 10:49:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN KASHMIR. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 10:49:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.58000, 77.18000
Temperature
-11.8°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ashikule Volcanic Field
    Distance: 426 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 5'090 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·China

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