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M4.1 Depth: 65.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 31 km ESE of Kishtwār, India (India)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 02:48:26 UTC Local time: —

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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
65.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 02:48:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Jammu and Kashmir
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.19410, 76.07040
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.9 km
Shallow
65.9 km
65.9 km — deeper than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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