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M3.8 Depth: 111.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Chopan, Uttar Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 06:57:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Chopan, Uttar Pradesh (India). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. 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 M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
111.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 06:57:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Uttar Pradesh
City
Chopan
County
Robertsganj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.51980, 82.98950
Temperature
32.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111 km
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — deeper than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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