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M2.9 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 19:11:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 19:11:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Meghalaya
City
Mawshynrut
County
Mawshynrut
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.73200, 91.15500
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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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