M4.6 Earthquake 28 km ESE of Wāngjing, India — June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 15:29:19 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 9:29 PM UTC+6 local
On June 18, 2026 at 15:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 28 km ESE of Wāngjing, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 24.5164°, 94.3367°. This earthquake was detected by 37 seismic stations with good 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.
Earthquake Details
94.3367°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Wāngjing, India?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 28 km ESE of Wāngjing, India on June 18, 2026 at 15:29 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 24.5164°, 94.3367°, which is 28 km ESE of Wāngjing, 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: us7000suc2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 18, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 28 km ESE of Wāngjing, India — June 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000suc2/