Back to map
M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 20:30:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir (India) on July 12, 2026 at 20:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 20:30:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Jammu and Kashmir
City
Sopore
County
Sopore
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.24600, 74.45600
Temperature
9.2°C

Map

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 (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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

Historic earthquake map · India

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · India

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share