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M3.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kangkum, Manipur (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 19:27:56 UTC Local time: —

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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 19:27:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Manipur
City
Kangkum
County
Kasom Khullen
Village
Kangkum
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.56100, 94.41700
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (24.8 km)
Regional average: 24.8 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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