Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Gujarat
Country overviewIndia
M4.6 Earthquake near 27 km NW of Rāpar, India (India)
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About this earthquake
On December 25, 2025 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 27 km NW of Rāpar, India (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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