M4.0 Earthquake 38 km NE of Sarāhan, India — August 26, 2026
2026-08-26 00:16:55 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 5:16 AM UTC+5 local
On August 26, 2026 at 00:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 38 km NE of Sarāhan, India, at a depth of 49.3 km and coordinates 31.7485°, 78.0893°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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78.0893°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Sarāhan, India?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 38 km NE of Sarāhan, India on August 26, 2026 at 00:16 UTC had a depth of 49.3 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tbvm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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