Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 142.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chhattisgarh · Chhuriya Tahsil
Country overviewIndia · Chhattisgarh
M3.7 Earthquake near Chhuriya Tahsil, Chhattisgarh (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Chhuriya Tahsil, Chhattisgarh (India) on September 17, 2026 at 10:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
f9c9291f5d6a50f4cf80e92a817ab9e020f34dad
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
142.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 10:37:17 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.92670,
80.80260
Temperature
30.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
142.1 km
142.1 km — deeper than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 473 Catalogue entries
Of 472 other entries for this area and period, 132 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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