Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 188.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Odisha · Nalichua
Country overviewIndia · Odisha
M3.9 Earthquake near Nalichua, Odisha (India)
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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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
188.3 km
188.3 km — deeper than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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