M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 27 km NW of Rāpar, India (India)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 23:00:05 UTC Local time:

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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 23:00:05 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.71320, 70.42260
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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