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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Leh district, Ladakh (India)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 23:18:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 23:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Leh district, Ladakh (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 23:18:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Ladakh
City
Leh district
County
Leh district
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.23000, 78.34000
Temperature
-16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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