Latest earthquakes near Assam, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Assam, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Assam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Assam (also known as အာသံပြည်နယ်), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Assam Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Assam. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Assam and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 06:15PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening 82mi from Myitkyina in Myanmar.
Assam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 729 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Assam, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Assam roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Assam in 2020. A total of 103 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Assam that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Assam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Assam 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 | 671 | 92.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 7.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Assam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Assam occurred on Apr 13, 2016 19:25 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-east of Silchar, at a depth of 136 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Assam in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1950 19:39, 180 kilometers (112 mi) south-east of Dibrugarh. It is the strongest earthquake near Assam 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 Assam, 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 Assam.
Earthquakes by city in Assam
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Assam, India.
Use this regional Assam earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tinsukia, Jorhāt, Bongaigaon, Dhuburi, Sibsāgar, North Lakhimpur, Tezpur, Diphu, Karīmganj, Goālpāra, Barpeta, Hāflong, Bilāsipāra, Hojāi, Barpeta Road, Golāghāt, Kokrajhar, Hailākāndi, Rangia, Lumding Railway Colony and Mangaldai.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Assam.
When was the last earthquake in Assam, India?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Assam on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 06:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-east of Silchar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Assam, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Assam, India?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Assam on the evening of August 15, 1950 at 19:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 180km north-east of Dibrugarh at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Assam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Assam, India?
In the past 10 years, 729 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Assam. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
