M3.3 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Maohleng, Manipur (India)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 17:01:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 17:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Maohleng, Manipur (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 17:01:32 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Maohleng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.53900, 94.31600
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper than the regional average (24.1 km)
Regional average: 24.1 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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