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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Maynaguri Block, West Bengal (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 10:49:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Maynaguri Block, West Bengal (India) on August 20, 2026 at 10:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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