M4.3
Depth:
191.3 km
M4.3 Earthquake near Sonepur, Bihar (India)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Sonepur, Bihar (India) on March 21, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 191 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
191.3 km
191.3 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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