M3.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ban hnxng pha, canghwad cheiyngray (Thailand)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 22:31:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ban hnxng pha, canghwad cheiyngray (Thailand) on March 18, 2026 at 22:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-18 22:31:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Thailand

State

canghwad cheiyngray

City

ban hnxng pha

County

xaphex maesrwy

Village

ban hnxng pha

Source

emsc

Coordinates

19.71300, 99.61800

Temperature

21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — close to the regional average (2.8 km)

Regional average: 2.8 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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Popa

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