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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Poibeda, Odisha (India)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 18:01:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 18:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Poibeda, Odisha (India). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 18:01:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Odisha
City
Poibeda
County
Machh kund
Village
Poibeda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.57300, 82.55900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.3 km)
Regional average: 24.3 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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