M4.8 Earthquake 107 km W of Bamboo Flat, India — February 23, 2026
2026-02-23 05:02:10 UTC (2026-02-23) · approx. 11:02 AM UTC+6 local
On February 23, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 107 km W of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.6420°, 91.7328°. This earthquake was detected by 69 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
91.7328°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 107 km W of Bamboo Flat, India on February 23, 2026 at 05:02 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 11.6420°, 91.7328°, which is 107 km W of Bamboo Flat, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 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: us6000sayu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 23, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 107 km W of Bamboo Flat, India — February 23, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sayu/