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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN KASHMIR (India)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 08:11:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWESTERN KASHMIR (India) on August 21, 2025 at 08:11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 08:11:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Jammu and Kashmir
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.68000, 74.39000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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

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