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M3.0 Depth: 9.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Berinag, Uttarakhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 00:01:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Berinag, Uttarakhand (India) on August 1, 2026 at 00:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 00:01:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Uttarakhand
City
Berinag
County
Berinag
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.67720, 80.11400
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (25 km)
Regional average: 25 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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