M2.6
Depth:
4.0 km
M2.6 Earthquake near Lakhipur, Assam (India)
About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Lakhipur, Assam (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (24.9 km)
Regional average: 24.9 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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