Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 49.5 km
- Source
- USGS
25 km WNW of Churāchāndpur, India
M4.2 Earthquake near 25 km WNW of Churāchāndpur, India
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About this earthquake
On March 17, 2025 at 19:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 25 km WNW of Churāchāndpur, India. With a focal depth of about 50 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.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
4d7f90f636f0a0a16d3d1b65d34981f54e29b9dc
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
49.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-17 19:37:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.43940,
93.44900
Depth profile
Shallow
49.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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