M5.1 Earthquake 218 km NNW of Bamboo Flat, India — October 29, 2026
2026-10-29 08:49:42 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 2:49 PM UTC+6 local
On October 29, 2026 at 08:49 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 218 km NNW of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.3785°, 91.6593°. This earthquake was detected by 74 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
91.6593°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 218 km NNW of Bamboo Flat, India on October 29, 2026 at 08:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.3785°, 91.6593°, which is 218 km NNW of Bamboo Flat, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tty7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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