Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Telangana · Gangimandoddi
Country overviewIndia · Telangana
M2.9 Earthquake near Gangimandoddi, Telangana (India)
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About this earthquake
On August 24, 2026 at 10:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Gangimandoddi, Telangana (India). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
9e4623c8011fac613f9b581cb30923335680ebd2
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 10:29:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Gangimandoddi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.13900,
77.58900
Temperature
30.1°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
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
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