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M2.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pangi, Himachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 23:34:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Pangi, Himachal Pradesh (India) on August 15, 2026 at 23:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 23:34:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
City
Pangi
County
Pangi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.11400, 76.68600
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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