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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Jhirpi, Madhya Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 03:33:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 03:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Jhirpi, Madhya Pradesh (India). With a focal depth of about 10 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 M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 03:33:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Madhya Pradesh
City
Jhirpi
County
Rehatgarh Tahsil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.02480, 77.20620
Temperature
37.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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