M4.5
Depth:
38.0 km
M4.5 Earthquake near 9 km WNW of Dhekiajuli, India (India)
About this earthquake
On December 27, 2025 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 9 km WNW of Dhekiajuli, India (India). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
38 km
38 km — deeper 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.
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