M4.0 Depth: 143.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG-INDIA BORDER REG.

UTC time: 2026-03-12 17:43:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN XIZANG-INDIA BORDER REG. on March 12, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
143.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 17:43:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.86350, 80.04520
Temperature
-12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143.3 km
Intermediate
143.3 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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