Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Meghalaya · Mawshynrut
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M3.0 Earthquake near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Mawshynrut, Meghalaya (India) on October 18, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
fcbec0ee9045e99a12b0d42c80153c78186b2c6e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 22:01:18 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.38900,
90.91300
Temperature
19.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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