Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maharashtra · Balkapra
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M3.4 Earthquake near Balkapra, Maharashtra (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Balkapra, Maharashtra (India) on August 10, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
9800a8642680869360159eb7a9283c386a8501a4
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 17:30:52 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.91200,
73.16700
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 10, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 10, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Maharashtra
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
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