Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 45.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Himachal Pradesh · Brahmaur
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M4.3 Earthquake near Brahmaur, Himachal Pradesh (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Brahmaur, Himachal Pradesh (India) on August 18, 2026 at 14:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 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.
Details
ID
996e0dff5d35c47b3cf51d6701bf66c4248ac369
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
45.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 14:10:03 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.50290,
76.61420
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
45.9 km
45.9 km — deeper 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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