Earthquakes in India — September 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in India during September 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 48 km.
The month's largest event in India was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Joshīmath, India on 03 September 2026 at 08:16 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 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 7 recorded the previous month.
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 33% 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 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Joshīmath, India on 03 September at 10 km; M4.5 near Thang, India on 25 September at 10 km; M4.2 near Sarupathar, India on 11 September at 123 km.
That is 53% below the 6 events India averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in India, September 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Joshīmath, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Thang, India | 10.0 | India | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Sarupathar, India | 123.2 | India | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit India in September 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in India during September 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in India in September 2026?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Joshīmath, India on 03 September 2026.
Other months in India
Magnitudes for September 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.