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M2.9 Depth: 10.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Battalahalli, Karnataka (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 14:11:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Battalahalli, Karnataka (India) on August 3, 2026 at 14:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 14:11:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Karnataka
City
Battalahalli
County
Chintamani taluk
Village
Battalahalli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.58300, 78.13590
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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