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M4.2 Depth: 289.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Karjan Taluka, Gujarat (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 03:16:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Karjan Taluka, Gujarat (India). At around 290 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
289.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 03:16:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Gujarat
City
Karjan Taluka
County
Karjan Taluka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.92120, 73.09740
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 289.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 289.7 km
Intermediate
289.7 km
289.7 km — deeper than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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