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
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.01460, 92.39480
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
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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