M4.9 Depth: 113.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 149 km SSE of Port Blair, India

UTC time: 2026-08-11 19:55:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 149 km SSE of Port Blair, India. At around 113 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
113.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 19:55:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.53510, 93.48840
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 113.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 113.5 km
Intermediate
113.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Burma Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Burma · about 71 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Barren Island
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 354 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·India

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