4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 39 km WSW of Kyelang, IndiaAugust 18, 2026

2026-08-18 14:10:03 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:10 PM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time14:10 UTC7:10 PM UTC+5
Depth45.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.503°, 76.614°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 18, 2026 at 14:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 39 km WSW of Kyelang, India, at a depth of 45.9 km and coordinates 32.5029°, 76.6142°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.50°, 76.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
45.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.5029°N
76.6142°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tlnz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
122.0°
Min Station Distance
3.033°
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 15:31:40 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Kyelang, India?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 39 km WSW of Kyelang, India on August 18, 2026 at 14:10 UTC had a depth of 45.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tlnz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 39 km WSW of Kyelang, IndiaAugust 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tlnz/