Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 218.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ladakh · Sham
Country overviewIndia · Ladakh
M4.0 Earthquake near Sham, Ladakh (India)
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About this earthquake
On September 25, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Sham, Ladakh (India). At around 218 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
218.4 km
218.4 km — deeper than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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