Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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M4.8 Earthquake near ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA REGION (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA REGION (India) on December 24, 2025 at 04:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
7c7b0b795634651bbde56177c7cde14eec18c990
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 04:09:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.23000,
92.78000
Temperature
28.4°C
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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