M3.6 Depth: 74.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Keredari, Jharkhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 15:10:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Keredari, Jharkhand (India). At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
74.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 15:10:19 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.96030, 85.09700
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.7 km
Intermediate
74.7 km
74.7 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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