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M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kharsari, Uttarakhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 22:30:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kharsari, Uttarakhand (India). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 22:30:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Uttarakhand
City
Kharsari
County
Mori
Village
Kharsari
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.99300, 78.10500
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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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