Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 17.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mizoram · Lunglei
Country overviewIndia · Mizoram
M4.8 Earthquake near Lunglei, Mizoram (India)
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Lunglei, Mizoram (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Oct 3, 2026, 6:20 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Tectonic context
Located on the India Plate.
Near the boundary India ↔ Eurasia · about 311 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
Of 482 other entries for this area and period, 9 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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