Latest earthquakes near Guwahati, Assam today
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Recent Guwahati Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guwahati. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guwahati and elsewhere.
Jun 7, 2026 11:06PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Thimphu in Bhutan.
Nov 21, 2025 10:08AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Sep 14, 2025 04:41PM
DAMAGING M5.5 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Sunday Afternoon.
Guwahati Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guwahati, Assam in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guwahati roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guwahati in 2021. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guwahati that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guwahati in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Guwahati 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 | 172 | 88.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 11.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guwahati
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guwahati occurred on Apr 28, 2021 07:51 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 97 kilometers (60 mi) north-east of Guwahati, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guwahati in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 23, 1943 23:53, 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-east of Guwahati. It is the strongest earthquake near Guwahati 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 Guwahati, Assam 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 Guwahati.
Nearest earthquakes from Guwahati
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guwahati, Assam. 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 Guwahati.
When was the last earthquake in Guwahati, Assam?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guwahati on the evening of June 7, 2026 at 23:18 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 246km northwest of Guwahati at a depth of 22km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guwahati, Assam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guwahati, Assam?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Guwahati on the evening of October 23, 1943 at 23:53 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 215km east-northeast of Guwahati at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guwahati since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guwahati, Assam?
In the past 10 years, 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guwahati. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
