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M2.5 Depth: 126.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Saundkoti, Uttarakhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 09:40:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Saundkoti, Uttarakhand (India) on August 27, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
126.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 09:40:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Uttarakhand
City
Saundkoti
County
Tehri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.33110, 78.42210
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.7 km
Intermediate
126.7 km
126.7 km — deeper than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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