M3.8
Depth:
5.0 km
M3.8 Earthquake near ASSAM, INDIA (India)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near ASSAM, INDIA (India) on December 20, 2025 at 09:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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