Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Ladakh · Nubra
Country overviewIndia · Ladakh
M4.5 Earthquake near Nubra, Ladakh (India)
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About this earthquake
On September 25, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Nubra, Ladakh (India). 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 317 km away
Volcanoes nearby
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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