Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Assam · Katlicherra
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M3.3 Earthquake near Katlicherra, Assam (India)
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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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
e005ec7eeaeb630e7d8a58d89b35590d53460739
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 21:49:21 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.50000,
92.52000
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Assam
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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