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M4.4 Depth: 474.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Leh district, Ladakh (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 15:35:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Leh district, Ladakh (India). The deep hypocenter at about 474 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
474.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 15:35:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Ladakh
City
Leh district
County
Leh district
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.10270, 78.98320
Temperature
-21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 474.3 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 474.3 km
Deep
474.3 km
474.3 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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