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M2.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Dhekiajuli (Pt), Assam (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 03:34:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Dhekiajuli (Pt), Assam (India). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 03:34:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Assam
City
Dhekiajuli (Pt)
County
Dhekiajuli (Pt)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.72800, 92.38500
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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