M4.9 Depth: 5.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:18:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 05:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

5.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 05:18:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.01460, 92.39480

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Peuet Sague

Distance: 490 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia

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Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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