Latest earthquakes near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Visakhapatnam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Visakhapatnam (also known as Vizag), it will show up within minutes.
Visakhapatnam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Visakhapatnam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Visakhapatnam 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Visakhapatnam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Visakhapatnam occurred on Mar 23, 2020 16:25 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) north of Visakhapatnam, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Visakhapatnam in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 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 Visakhapatnam.
Nearest earthquakes from Visakhapatnam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. 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 Visakhapatnam.
When was the last earthquake in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Visakhapatnam on the evening of April 24, 2024 at 19:57 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 200km northwest of Visakhapatnam at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Visakhapatnam on the afternoon of March 23, 2020 at 16:25 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 82km north of Visakhapatnam at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Visakhapatnam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Visakhapatnam. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
