Latest earthquakes near Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar today
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Recent Port Blair Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Port Blair. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Port Blair and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 04:31AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Andaman Or Burma Sea near Port Blair (India).
Port Blair Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 485 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar 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 Port Blair roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Port Blair in 2022. A total of 107 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Port Blair that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Port Blair in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Port Blair 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 427 | 88.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 11.75% |
| 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 Port Blair
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port Blair 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 Port Blair 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 Port Blair 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 Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar 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 Port Blair.
Nearest earthquakes from Port Blair
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Port Blair.
When was the last earthquake in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Blair on the night of April 19, 2024 at 03:03 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 133km south-southwest of Port Blair at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Blair 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 Port Blair since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar?
In the past 10 years, 485 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port Blair. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
