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M3.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Williamnagar, Meghalaya (India)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 17:48:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Williamnagar, Meghalaya (India) on June 16, 2026 at 17:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 17:48:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Meghalaya
City
Williamnagar
County
Samanda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.56500, 90.60700
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — close to the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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

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