Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Odisha · Kundheigola
Country overviewIndia · Odisha
M3.9 Earthquake near Kundheigola, Odisha (India)
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About this earthquake
On September 28, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Kundheigola, Odisha (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
1f0e14e8f657d65919a942ee3404e386ea507d69
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 17:18:20 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.17900,
84.77400
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
Of 482 other entries for this area and period, 98 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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