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M2.6 Depth: 15.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Sdheka, Jammu and Kashmir (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 19:24:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Sdheka, Jammu and Kashmir (India) on February 27, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 19:24:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Jammu and Kashmir
City
Sdheka
County
Bhaderwah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.00260, 75.60990
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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