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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA REGION (India)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 04:09:47 UTC Local time: —

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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 04:09:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.23000, 92.78000
Temperature
28.4°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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