Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 9.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Uttarakhand · Berinag
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M3.0 Earthquake near Berinag, Uttarakhand (India)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
958c65fa77498cd33e5446944a68344a9e4b14b5
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 00:01:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.67720,
80.11400
Temperature
23.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.8 km)
Regional average: 24.8 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 471 Catalogue entries
Of 470 other entries for this area and period, 408 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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