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M4.2 Depth: 21.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 39 km E of Bhadarwāh, India (India)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 04:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2025 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 39 km E of Bhadarwāh, India (India). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 04:00:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Himachal Pradesh
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.91180, 76.13190
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.1 km
Shallow
21.1 km
21.1 km — close to the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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