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M4.5 Earthquake 19 km SSE of Kakching, IndiaJune 18, 2026

2026-06-18 15:29:24 UTC (2026-06-18) · approx. 9:29 PM UTC+6 local

MagnitudeM4.5(mb)
Time15:29 UTC9:29 PM UTC+6
Depth52.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates24.348°, 94.085°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 18, 2026 at 15:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 19 km SSE of Kakching, India, at a depth of 52.1 km and coordinates 24.3478°, 94.0847°. This earthquake was detected by 42 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 24.35°, 94.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.5 mb
Depth
52.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
24.3478°N
94.0847°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000suc2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
312
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
3.220°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-28 18:49:51 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Kakching, India?

The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 19 km SSE of Kakching, India on June 18, 2026 at 15:29 UTC had a depth of 52.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 24.3478°, 94.0847°, which is 19 km SSE of Kakching, India.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

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). M4.5 Earthquake 19 km SSE of Kakching, IndiaJune 18, 2026. Retrieved June 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000suc2/