M4.4 earthquake near Dhekiajuli, Assam
1978 d ago · 18 May 2021, 12:03 UTC 6 km SW of Dhekiajuli, India
What happened
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 6 km SW of Dhekiajuli, India on 18 May 2021, 12:03 UTC at a depth of 50 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Dhekiajuli, about 6 km away in Assam, India.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:15 UTC
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