Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Uttarakhand · Said
Country overviewIndia · Uttarakhand
M4.2 Earthquake near Said, Uttarakhand (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Said, Uttarakhand (India) on October 10, 2026 at 14:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
f71a29ba11ce3603208515047e6a1763d7523495
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-10 14:37:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Said
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.74400,
78.41400
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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