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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION

UTC time: 2025-07-04 05:39:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2025 at 05:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 05:39:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.03310, 94.82350
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia

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