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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Atholi (Paddar), Jammu and Kashmir (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 06:38:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 06:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Atholi (Paddar), Jammu and Kashmir (India). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.8 km)
Regional average: 24.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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