Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 23.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Rajasthan · Shekhata Tehsil
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M4.4 Earthquake near Shekhata Tehsil, Rajasthan (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Shekhata Tehsil, Rajasthan (India) on February 28, 2026 at 11:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
4508c1cab443bccd836828a28c31cf37b540f81f
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 11:21:15 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.70530,
72.53380
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.9 km
23.9 km — close to the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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