M4.9 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Kyelang, India — June 5, 2026
2026-06-05 16:34:38 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:34 PM UTC+5 local
Felt by 78 people across nearby locations.
On June 5, 2026 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 37 km WSW of Kyelang, India, at a depth of 22.5 km and coordinates 32.4411°, 76.6602°. This earthquake was detected by 48 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 411, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — 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 78 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
76.6602°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Kyelang, India?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 37 km WSW of Kyelang, India on June 5, 2026 at 16:34 UTC had a depth of 22.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 32.4411°, 76.6602°, which is 37 km WSW of Kyelang, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 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: us7000sqxa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 5, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Kyelang, India — June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqxa/