M2.9 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Munsiari tehsil, Uttarakhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 06:19:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Munsiari tehsil, Uttarakhand (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — close to the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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