Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manipur · Kangkum
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M3.0 Earthquake near Kangkum, Manipur (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kangkum, Manipur (India) on May 21, 2026 at 19:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
eba2d79b2ac27ae52a1f77a376ec0c56fb238e46
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 19:27:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Kangkum
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.56100,
94.41700
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than 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
Manipur
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
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