The Bay of Bengal was shaken by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on the morning of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as per reports from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). This is the second earthquake this year, the first one taking place on February 11, 2026. From the depth of the earthquake to its intensity, here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this particular earthquake on the eastern coast of India.
Bay Of Bengal Hit By 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake
EQ of M: 4.6, On: 02/06/2026 07:43:17 IST, Lat: 14.027 N, Long: 93.132 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal.
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If the NCS report is to be believed, the earthquake hit the region around 7:43 AM IST. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 4.6 on the Richter scale. The depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometers, and its epicenter was the Bay of Bengal.
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The latitude and longitude of the earthquake are 14.027° North and 93.132° East, respectively. Owing to its depth, this particular earthquake has been characterized as a shallow one. The NCS even shared information about the earthquake in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
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What Does A Shallow Earthquake Mean?
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), earthquakes can occur at a range of depths, ranging from the surface to 700 kilometers below the surface. An earthquake is characterized as shallow if it occurs between the depths of 0 km and 70 km.
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If the earthquake occurs between the depths of 70 km and 300 km, it is characterized as an intermediate earthquake. Any earthquake occurring between 300 km and 700 km in depth is a deep earthquake.
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Summing Up
While not a major disaster, such earthquakes are nevertheless very fascinating. This is the second earthquake in the region since February this year. The first one was on February 11, and it measured 4.3 magnitudes on the Richter scale. These minor seismic disruptions are mostly caused by the collision of the moving Indian plate along with the Burma plate and Eurasian plates.
