M5.0 Depth: 18.9 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 183 km N of Bamboo Flat, India

UTC time: 2025-10-16 22:10:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 183 km N of Bamboo Flat, India on October 16, 2025 at 22:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

18.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 22:10:25 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

13.35250, 92.57450

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Diglipur47.0 kmE42'877

Port Blair188.4 kmS112'050

Hlaingthaya540.1 kmNE687'867

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Volcanoes nearby

Barren Island

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 354 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·India

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.4

M5.12025-10-16 22:10:26 UTC122.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Rangoon (Monde) M5.42025-11-09 06:38:22 UTC122.4 kmAndaman Islands, India Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥43

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-03-19

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-07-13 13:14:59 UTC147.6 km M4.92025-10-16 22:10:23 UTC10.3 kmAndaman Islands, India Region M4.42025-03-19 03:38:14 UTC86.3 km161 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

670

Country (24h)

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