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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 14:10:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 14:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh (India). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 14:10:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
City
Dharamshala
County
Dharamshala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.31300, 76.30400
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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