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M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Suila, Himachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 22:10:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Suila, Himachal Pradesh (India) on August 23, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 22:10:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
City
Suila
County
Chaurah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.92500, 76.14500
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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