M4.6 Earthquake 46 km ENE of Bhadarwāh, India — April 11, 2026
2026-04-11 22:52:27 UTC (2026-04-11) · approx. 3:52 AM UTC+5 local
Felt by 3 people across nearby locations.
On April 11, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 46 km ENE of Bhadarwāh, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.0628°, 76.2039°. This earthquake was detected by 62 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 3 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
76.2039°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Bhadarwāh, India?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 46 km ENE of Bhadarwāh, India on April 11, 2026 at 22:52 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 33.0628°, 76.2039°, which is 46 km ENE of Bhadarwāh, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 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: us6000spdm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 11, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 46 km ENE of Bhadarwāh, India — April 11, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000spdm/