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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Hardoli, Madhya Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 03:46:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 03:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Hardoli, Madhya Pradesh (India). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 03:46:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Madhya Pradesh
City
Hardoli
County
Multai Tahsil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.74000, 78.30700
Temperature
40.4°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 (24.5 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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