Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maharashtra · Chincholi
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M3.3 Earthquake near Chincholi, Maharashtra (India)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Chincholi, Maharashtra (India). 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
a124fd7e66fed61b3fb363fa7aa75e2816950415
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 11:03:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chincholi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.11500,
79.29200
Temperature
37.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
Maharashtra
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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