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M4.0 Depth: 20.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 25 km N of Dalhousie, India (India)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 18:06:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 25 km N of Dalhousie, India (India) on December 5, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 18:06:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Himachal Pradesh
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.78270, 75.99500
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.4 km
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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