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M4.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Naushera Dhalla, Punjab (India)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 14:05:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Naushera Dhalla, Punjab (India) on May 26, 2026 at 14:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 14:05:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Punjab
City
Naushera Dhalla
County
Tarn Taran Tahsil
Village
Naushera Dhalla
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
31.51000, 74.63000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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

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