Latest earthquakes near Itānagar, Arunachal Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Itānagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Itānagar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Itānagar (also known as Itanagar), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Itānagar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Itānagar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Itānagar and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 06:15PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening 82mi from Myitkyina in Myanmar.
Itānagar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Itānagar, Arunachal Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Itānagar roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Itānagar in 2021. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Itānagar that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Itānagar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Itānagar 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 | 251 | 92.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Itānagar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Itānagar occurred on Jan 4, 2016 04:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) south of Itānagar, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Itānagar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1947 19:13, 155 kilometers (96 mi) south of Itānagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Itānagar 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 Itānagar, Arunachal 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 Itānagar.
Nearest earthquakes from Itānagar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Itānagar, Arunachal 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 Itānagar.
When was the last earthquake in Itānagar, Arunachal Pradesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Itānagar on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 81km west-northwest of Itānagar at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Itānagar, Arunachal Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Itānagar, Arunachal Pradesh?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Itānagar on the evening of July 29, 1947 at 19:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north of Itānagar at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Itānagar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Itānagar, Arunachal Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Itānagar. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
