Earthquakes in India — January 2026
5 earthquakes were recorded in India during January 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 3 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 43 km.
The month's largest event in India was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Morigaon, India on 04 January 2026 at 22:47 UTC. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake radiates roughly 1,898 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the India monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover, and up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 20% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 3 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 04 January, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.4 near Morigaon, India on 04 January at 35 km; M5.2 near Dhing, India on 04 January at 35 km; M5.1 near Hayuliang, India on 21 January at 10 km.
That is 21% below the 6 events India averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in India, January 2026
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Morigaon, India | 35.0 | India | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Dhing, India | 35.0 | India | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Hayuliang, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Phek, India | 125.3 | India | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Goālpāra, India | 10.0 | India | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit India in January 2026?
5 earthquakes were recorded in India during January 2026, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in India in January 2026?
A magnitude 5.4 event near Morigaon, India on 04 January 2026.
Other months in India
Magnitudes for January 2026 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.