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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh (India)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 13:20:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 13:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 13:20:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Ladakh
City
Sankoo tehsil
County
Sankoo tehsil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.98580, 75.87920
Temperature
-6.5°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 (24.1 km)
Regional average: 24.1 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

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