Earthquakes in India — August 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in India during August 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 38 km.
The month's largest event in India was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Pālampur, India on 18 August 2025 at 15:58 UTC. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the India monthly average of 7 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 17 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.2 near Pālampur, India on 18 August at 10 km; M4.1 near Kishtwār, India on 20 August at 66 km.
That is 70% below the 7 events India averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in India, August 2025
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Pālampur, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Kishtwār, India | 65.9 | India | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit India in August 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in India during August 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in India in August 2025?
A magnitude 4.2 event near Pālampur, India on 18 August 2025.
Other months in India
Magnitudes for August 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.