M 4.0 - 114 km ESE of Phek, India
October 28, 2013 at 01:08:09 UTC
Depth: 44.81 km (Shallow)
Key Takeaway
This light earthquake (M4.0) occurred 12 years ago near 114 km ESE of Phek, India, at a depth of 44.81 km (shallow).
Light
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
| Depth | 44.81 km (Shallow) |
| Location | 25.2388N, 95.5348E |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 246 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 4, classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 44.81 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface because the energy has less distance to travel before reaching buildings and infrastructure.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near 114 km ESE of Phek, India, at coordinates 25.2388N, 95.5348E. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 4 earthquake is classified as "Light" — these are commonly felt by people indoors but rarely cause any significant damage.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
29 km NNE of Hoj?i, India
12 years ago · 7.87 km deep
30 km SSW of Bok?kh?t, India
12 years ago · 46.84 km deep
24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India
12 years ago · 34.32 km deep
72 km ENE of Yairipok, India
12 years ago · 91.29 km deep
62 km E of W?ngjing, India
12 years ago · 88.79 km deep
68 km S of Mawlaik, Myanmar
12 years ago · 84.87 km deep
68 km S of Mawlaik, Myanmar
12 years ago · 96.78 km deep
58 km WNW of Mogok, Myanmar
12 years ago · 9.60 km deep
79 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar
12 years ago · 10.68 km deep
More Earthquakes in India
44 km E of Bhadarwāh, India
1 week ago · 10.00 km deep
26 km SE of Tāki, India
1 week ago · 9.75 km deep
20 km WNW of Naya Bāzār, India
1 week ago · 10.00 km deep
9 km NNW of Naya Bāzār, India
1 week ago · 10.00 km deep
115 km W of Bamboo Flat, India
1 week ago · 10.00 km deep
15 km NW of Gyalshing, India
1 month ago · 10.00 km deep
7 km WSW of Naya Bāzār, India
1 month ago · 10.00 km deep
15 km W of Gyalshing, India
1 month ago · 10.00 km deep
More M4.0-5.0 Earthquakes
21 km ENE of Sallique, Peru
5 hours ago · 41.95 km deep
16 km SSE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
13 hours ago · 79.51 km deep
2 km SSE of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala
14 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
148 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
14 hours ago · 35.00 km deep
17 km ESE of Manay, Philippines
15 hours ago · 80.55 km deep
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
18 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
61 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
18 hours ago · 101.97 km deep
74 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran
18 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.