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M3.9 Depth: 188.3 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Nalichua, Odisha (India)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 20:37:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Nalichua, Odisha (India). At around 188 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
188.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 20:37:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Odisha
City
Nalichua
County
Bhatli
Village
Nalichua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.51920, 83.53410

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 188.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 188.3 km
Intermediate
188.3 km
188.3 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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