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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Dalwat, Maharashtra (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 13:05:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Dalwat, Maharashtra (India) on August 21, 2026 at 13:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 13:05:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
City
Dalwat
County
Kalwan Taluka
Village
Dalwat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.52900, 73.83400
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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