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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Dhekiajuli (Pt), Assam (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 16:30:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 16:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Dhekiajuli (Pt), Assam (India). With a focal depth of about 10 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. India: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 16:30:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Assam
City
Dhekiajuli (Pt)
County
Dhekiajuli (Pt)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.70900, 92.52700
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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