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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Gangimandoddi, Telangana (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 10:29:01 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 10:29:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Telangana
City
Gangimandoddi
County
Ghattu mandal
Village
Gangimandoddi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.13900, 77.58900
Temperature
30.1°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 (24.7 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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