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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Tuting ADC, Arunachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 00:15:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Tuting ADC, Arunachal Pradesh (India) on August 6, 2026 at 00:15 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 00:15:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Arunachal Pradesh
City
Tuting ADC
County
Tuting ADC
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.02830, 94.67650
Temperature
17.7°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 (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.8

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 118 km away

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