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M4.9 Depth: 305.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Bhutan

UTC time: 2026-01-04 22:48:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Bhutan. The deep hypocenter at about 305 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
305.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 22:48:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
27.09196, 91.55249

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 305.4 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 305.4 km
Deep
305.4 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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