M3.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Bhalukpong EAC, Arunachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 19:46:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Bhalukpong EAC, Arunachal Pradesh (India) on May 3, 2026 at 19:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — close to 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.

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