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M4.3 Depth: 45.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Brahmaur, Himachal Pradesh (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 14:10:03 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
45.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 14:10:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
City
Brahmaur
County
Brahmaur
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.50290, 76.61420
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.9 km
Shallow
45.9 km
45.9 km — deeper than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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