Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 111.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Uttar Pradesh · Chopan
Country overviewIndia · Uttar Pradesh
M3.8 Earthquake near Chopan, Uttar Pradesh (India)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
e7544945003e6257cab17eaafed206a149016284
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
111.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 06:57:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.51980,
82.98950
Temperature
32.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — deeper than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
558
Country (24h)
India
2