Earthquakes in India — April 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in India during April 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 37 km.
The month's largest event in India was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Wāngjing, India on 21 April 2026 at 00:29 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the India monthly average of 7 events over the period we cover, and up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
71% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 29% 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 6 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 11 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Wāngjing, India on 21 April at 101 km; M4.9 near Silchar, India on 07 April at 10 km; M4.6 near Bhadarwāh, India on 11 April at 10 km.
That is close to the 7 events India averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in India, April 2026
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Wāngjing, India | 100.6 | India | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Silchar, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Bhadarwāh, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Port Blair, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Basmat, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Sarupathar, India | 109.1 | India | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Tawang, India | 10.0 | India | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit India in April 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in India during April 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in India in April 2026?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Wāngjing, India on 21 April 2026.
Other months in India
Magnitudes for April 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.