Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Himachal Pradesh · Chaurah
Country overviewIndia · Himachal Pradesh
M3.0 Earthquake near Chaurah, Himachal Pradesh (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chaurah, Himachal Pradesh (India) on July 8, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 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
a60e99dbe75700766867a99061562f41d361391c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 02:25:01 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.84400,
75.98200
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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