Earthquakes in India — August 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in India during August 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 36 km.
The month's largest event in India was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Shi Yomi, India on 05 August 2026 at 10:06 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 6 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 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 5 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Shi Yomi, India on 05 August at 10 km; M4.9 near Port Blair, India on 11 August at 113 km; M4.8 near Shi Yomi, India on 06 August at 10 km.
That is close to the 7 events India averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in India, August 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 | Shi Yomi, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Port Blair, India | 113.5 | India | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Shi Yomi, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Kyelang, India | 45.9 | India | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Barkot, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Sarāhan, India | 49.3 | India | View details View | |
| 3.8 | Nashik, India | 10.0 | India | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit India in August 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in India during August 2026, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in India in August 2026?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Shi Yomi, India on 05 August 2026.
Other months in India
Magnitudes for August 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.