Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 74.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jharkhand · Keredari
Country overviewIndia · Jharkhand
M3.6 Earthquake near Keredari, Jharkhand (India)
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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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
74.7 km
74.7 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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