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M3.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Mahuva Taluka, Gujarat (India)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 09:17:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 09:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Mahuva Taluka, Gujarat (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 09:17:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Gujarat
City
Mahuva Taluka
County
Mahuva Taluka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.86200, 73.21600
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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