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M3.5 Depth: 16.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (India)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 12:38:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 20, 2025 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 12:38:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Uttar Pradesh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.74160, 79.46550
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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

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