M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near INDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION (India)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 18:38:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near INDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION (India) on December 8, 2025 at 18:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 18:38:49 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.32760, 92.95330
Temperature
10.6°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 (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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