Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 229.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bihar · Dhankara
Country overviewIndia · Bihar
M4.0 Earthquake near Dhankara, Bihar (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Dhankara, Bihar (India) on September 30, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. At around 230 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
229.9 km
229.9 km — deeper than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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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, 82 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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