Earthquakes in India — May 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in India during May 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 24 km.
The month's largest event in India was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Nicobar Islands, India on 12 May 2026 at 05:18 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the India monthly average of 7 events over the period we cover, and level with the 7 recorded the previous month.
86% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 14% 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 7 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Nicobar Islands, India on 12 May at 10 km; M4.8 near Nicobar Islands, India on 01 May at 10 km; M4.7 near Bamboo Flat, India on 16 May at 105 km.
That is close to the 7 events India averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in India, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Nicobar Islands, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Nicobar Islands, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Bamboo Flat, India | 105.2 | India | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Nicobar Islands, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Port Blair, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Hayuliang, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Bilāsipāra, India | 10.0 | India | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit India in May 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in India during May 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in India in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Nicobar Islands, India on 12 May 2026.
Other months in India
Magnitudes for May 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.