4.5

M4.5 Earthquake 89 km N of Thang, IndiaNovember 16, 2025

2025-11-16 19:56:07 UTC (2025-11-16) · approx. 12:56 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.5(mb)
Time19:56 UTC12:56 AM UTC+5
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.727°, 76.937°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 16, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 89 km N of Thang, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 35.7267°, 76.9374°. This earthquake was detected by 64 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.73°, 76.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.5 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7267°N
76.9374°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rnmh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
312
Stations Used
64
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
4.399°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-10 15:55:11 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Thang, India?

The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 89 km N of Thang, India on November 16, 2025 at 19:56 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 35.7267°, 76.9374°, which is 89 km N of Thang, India.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rnmh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 16, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 89 km N of Thang, IndiaNovember 16, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rnmh/