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M3.3 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Katlicherra, Assam (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 21:49:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Katlicherra, Assam (India). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 21:49:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Assam
City
Katlicherra
County
Katlichara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.50000, 92.52000
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to 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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