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M4.3 Depth: 136.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Chaur, Madhya Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 07:48:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Chaur, Madhya Pradesh (India). At around 136 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
136.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 07:48:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Madhya Pradesh
City
Chaur
County
Huzur Nagar Tahsil
Village
Chaur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.01130, 81.41560
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.1 km
Intermediate
136.1 km
136.1 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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