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M4.0 Earthquake near Phokhungri, Nagaland (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 21:50:08 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 21:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Phokhungri, Nagaland (India). At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
8abef7dfe7b5d22fe00e5bf8d46c4d5a1b0bd430
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 21:50:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Nagaland
City
Phokhungri
County
Phokhungri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.74000, 94.84000
Temperature
6.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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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