M5.1 earthquake: Bāgeshwar, India
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Bāgeshwar, India on October 6, 2026. It was recorded at 10:23 PM GMT+5:30 at a depth of 17 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mb · Moderate
Depth
17 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
04:53:12 PM
October 6, 2026
Local time
10:23 PM
October 6, 2026 · GMT+5:30
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 146 km from Rampur.
- Rampur · 146 km N
- Dehra Dun · 147 km E
- Moradabad · 154 km NE
- Pilibhit · 158 km N
- Dhangarhi · 181 km NW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 59 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.6 earthquake on March 28, 1999.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 6, 2026 earthquake near Bāgeshwar, India?
The earthquake occurred near Bāgeshwar, India at 30.042° N, 79.547° E, at a depth of 17 km. The nearest town was Rampur, about 146 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Bāgeshwar, India?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.1 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Bāgeshwar, India?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.