M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Nicobar Islands, India Region

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:18:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Nicobar Islands, India Region on May 12, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 05:18:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

gfz

Coordinates

6.97000, 92.35000

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Peuet Sague

Distance: 493 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia

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