Latest earthquakes near Andaman and Nicobar, India today

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List of latest earthquakes near Andaman and Nicobar.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 20, 2024 15:30
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 245 km N
from Port Blair
Oct 10, 2024 06:40
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 138 km ENE
from Port Blair
Oct 7, 2024 08:42
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 291 km SSE
from Port Blair
Oct 2, 2024 00:35
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 131 km ESE
from Port Blair
Sep 29, 2024 14:09
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 175 km S
from Port Blair
Sep 24, 2024 14:54
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 138 km NE
from Port Blair
Sep 23, 2024 08:20
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 174 km SW
from Port Blair
Sep 22, 2024 00:12
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 178 km SW
from Port Blair
Sep 21, 2024 22:11
(Kolkata)
M 4.9 172 km SW
from Port Blair
Sep 19, 2024 10:50
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 183 km SW
from Port Blair
Sep 18, 2024 01:32
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 80 km NNW
from Port Blair
Sep 13, 2024 19:25
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 259 km E
from Port Blair
Sep 13, 2024 14:52
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 246 km E
from Port Blair
Aug 25, 2024 14:51
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 207 km SE
from Port Blair
Aug 21, 2024 22:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 188 km NNE
from Port Blair
Aug 21, 2024 18:46
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 112 km ESE
from Port Blair
Jul 30, 2024 07:03
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 192 km NNE
from Port Blair
Jul 27, 2024 20:54
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 285 km S
from Port Blair
Jun 30, 2024 12:40
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 193 km SE
from Port Blair
Jun 28, 2024 22:46
(Kolkata)
M 5.0 199 km SSE
from Port Blair
Jun 26, 2024 06:26
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 202 km SE
from Port Blair
Jun 25, 2024 08:10
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 199 km SE
from Port Blair
Jun 25, 2024 08:09
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 213 km SSE
from Port Blair
May 7, 2024 05:47
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 179 km N
from Port Blair
Apr 19, 2024 03:03
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 133 km SSW
from Port Blair

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Andaman and Nicobar Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
48 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Oct 20, 2024 15:30

Average

A total of 485 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Andaman and Nicobar, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Andaman and Nicobar roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Andaman and Nicobar in 2022. A total of 107 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Andaman and Nicobar that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Andaman and Nicobar with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Andaman and Nicobar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Andaman and Nicobar during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Andaman and Nicobar (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 428 88.25%
Mag. 5 56 11.55%
Mag. 6 1 0.21%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Andaman and Nicobar

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Jul 17, 2020 19:33.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jun 26, 1941 17:22.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Andaman and Nicobar occurred on Jul 17, 2020 19:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) east of Port Blair, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Andaman and Nicobar in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jun 26, 1941 17:22, 48 kilometers (30 mi) east of Port Blair. It is the strongest earthquake near Andaman and Nicobar in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Andaman and Nicobar, India in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Andaman and Nicobar.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Andaman and Nicobar.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 17, 2020 19:33
(Kolkata)
M 6.1 239 km E
from Port Blair
Jul 29, 2023 00:53
(Kolkata)
M 5.9 153 km SE
from Port Blair
Jul 18, 2020 00:02
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 247 km ENE
from Port Blair
May 22, 2019 06:09
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 249 km N
from Port Blair
Jul 3, 2015 08:46
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 250 km E
from Port Blair
Aug 24, 2018 16:19
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 169 km SW
from Port Blair
Jul 5, 2022 05:56
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 222 km SE
from Port Blair
Nov 28, 2014 06:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 94 km N
from Port Blair
Apr 20, 2016 02:02
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 191 km SSE
from Port Blair
Aug 2, 2023 05:40
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 289 km SSE
from Port Blair

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Andaman and Nicobar

Earthquakes by city in Andaman and Nicobar

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Andaman and Nicobar, India.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Andaman and Nicobar.

When was the last earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar, India?

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Andaman and Nicobar on the afternoon of October 20, 2024 at 15:30 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north of Port Blair at a depth of 18km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Andaman and Nicobar, India in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Andaman and Nicobar, India?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Andaman and Nicobar on the afternoon of June 26, 1941 at 17:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 48km north-northwest of Port Blair at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Andaman and Nicobar since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Andaman and Nicobar, India?

In the past 10 years, 485 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Andaman and Nicobar. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.