Latest earthquakes near Arunachal Pradesh, India today
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Recent Arunachal Pradesh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arunachal Pradesh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arunachal Pradesh and elsewhere.
Jan 22, 2026 03:13AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit 156km from Tinsukia in India on Thursday Night.
Sep 14, 2025 04:41PM
DAMAGING M5.5 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Sunday Afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 11:50AM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Arunachal Pradesh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 281 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arunachal Pradesh, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arunachal Pradesh roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arunachal Pradesh in 2021. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arunachal Pradesh that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arunachal Pradesh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arunachal Pradesh 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 | 259 | 92.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arunachal Pradesh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arunachal Pradesh occurred on Apr 28, 2021 07:51 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) west-southwest of Itānagar, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arunachal Pradesh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1988 06:06, 263 kilometers (163 mi) west-southwest of Itānagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Arunachal Pradesh in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arunachal Pradesh, 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 Arunachal Pradesh.
Earthquakes by city in Arunachal Pradesh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Use this regional Arunachal Pradesh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Naharlagun, Pāsighāt and Along.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arunachal Pradesh.
When was the last earthquake in Arunachal Pradesh, India?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Arunachal Pradesh on the night of February 18, 2026 at 03:48 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 191km west of Itānagar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arunachal Pradesh, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arunachal Pradesh, India?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Arunachal Pradesh on the morning of August 6, 1988 at 06:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Itānagar at a depth of 91km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arunachal Pradesh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arunachal Pradesh, India?
In the past 10 years, 281 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arunachal Pradesh. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
