Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 228.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bihar · Shahpur
Country overviewIndia · Bihar
M4.2 Earthquake near Shahpur, Bihar (India)
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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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
228.9 km
228.9 km — deeper than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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