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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Bishrampur, Jharkhand (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 01:18:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Bishrampur, Jharkhand (India) on August 11, 2026 at 01:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 01:18:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Jharkhand
City
Bishrampur
County
Bishrampur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.16410, 83.97190
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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