M2.9
Depth:
25.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near Kumbhir, Assam (India)
About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kumbhir, Assam (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — close to the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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