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M4.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Silkuri, Assam (India)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 08:48:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Silkuri, Assam (India) on April 7, 2026 at 08:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 08:48:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Assam
City
Silkuri
County
Silchar
Village
Silkuri
Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.72000, 92.77000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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