M4.2
Depth:
228.9 km
M4.2 Earthquake near Shahpur, Bihar (India)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Shahpur, Bihar (India) on February 23, 2026 at 13:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 229 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
228.9 km
228.9 km — deeper than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
552
Country (24h)
India
2