M3.6
Depth:
74.7 km
M3.6 Earthquake near Keredari, Jharkhand (India)
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.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
74.7 km
74.7 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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