M2.9 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ukhrul subdivision, Manipur (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 15:59:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Ukhrul subdivision, Manipur (India) on February 6, 2026 at 15:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — deeper 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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