Earthquakes in India — March 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in India during March 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 85 km.
The month's largest event in India was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Port Blair, India on 28 March 2026 at 11:52 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the India monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 10 recorded the previous month.
25% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 75% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 28 March, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Port Blair, India on 28 March at 10 km; M4.4 near Wāngjing, India on 17 March at 94 km; M4.2 near Phek, India on 23 March at 110 km.
That is 37% below the 6 events India averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in India, March 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Port Blair, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Wāngjing, India | 94.1 | India | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Phek, India | 124.7 | India | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Phek, India | 109.9 | India | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit India in March 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in India during March 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in India in March 2026?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Port Blair, India on 28 March 2026.
Other months in India
Magnitudes for March 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.