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M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Maghin, Himachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 19:55:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Maghin, Himachal Pradesh (India) on August 21, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 19:55:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
City
Maghin
County
Brahmaur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.38300, 76.42500
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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