Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 65.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Jammu and Kashmir
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M4.1 Earthquake near 31 km ESE of Kishtwār, India (India)
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About this earthquake
On August 20, 2025 at 02:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 31 km ESE of Kishtwār, India (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
ff60f28930f7aad5b393a51ae985e74335f33fb1
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
65.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 02:48:26 UTC
Local time
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City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.19410,
76.07040
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
65.9 km
65.9 km — deeper 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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