Latest earthquakes near Silchar, Assam today

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List of latest earthquakes near Silchar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 1, 2024 16:27
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 71 km E
from Silchar
Nov 30, 2024 09:56
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 147 km ESE
from Silchar
Nov 30, 2024 02:40
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 156 km N
from Silchar
Nov 28, 2024 12:23
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 295 km WNW
from Silchar
Nov 28, 2024 07:22
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 216 km ENE
from Silchar
Nov 28, 2024 03:10
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 233 km WNW
from Silchar
Nov 27, 2024 18:20
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 76 km ESE
from Silchar
Nov 26, 2024 09:00
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 228 km NNW
from Silchar
Nov 25, 2024 09:34
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 51 km NW
from Silchar
Nov 25, 2024 03:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 88 km SW
from Silchar
Nov 24, 2024 05:38
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 256 km NW
from Silchar
Nov 24, 2024 05:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 176 km N
from Silchar
Nov 23, 2024 23:05
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 28 km N
from Silchar
Nov 22, 2024 04:42
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 106 km E
from Silchar
Nov 21, 2024 18:53
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 232 km N
from Silchar
Nov 20, 2024 04:33
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 275 km WNW
from Silchar
Nov 19, 2024 15:55
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 193 km N
from Silchar
Nov 12, 2024 12:28
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 176 km N
from Silchar
Nov 7, 2024 21:19
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 227 km N
from Silchar
Nov 6, 2024 11:49
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 285 km E
from Silchar
Nov 5, 2024 10:47
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 210 km N
from Silchar
Nov 1, 2024 22:06
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 257 km N
from Silchar
Oct 30, 2024 17:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 238 km NW
from Silchar
Oct 26, 2024 17:42
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 197 km NNE
from Silchar
Oct 24, 2024 09:34
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 282 km SSE
from Silchar

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Silchar Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
52 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Dec 1, 2024 16:27

Average

A total of 521 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Silchar, Assam in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Silchar roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Silchar in 2020. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Silchar that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Silchar with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Silchar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Silchar 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Silchar (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 479 91.94%
Mag. 5 38 7.29%
Mag. 6 4 0.77%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Silchar

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Apr 13, 2016 19:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On Aug 6, 1988 06:06.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Silchar 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 Silchar in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1988 06:06, 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-east of Silchar. It is the strongest earthquake near Silchar 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 Silchar, 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 Silchar.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Silchar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 13, 2016 19:25
(Kolkata)
M 6.9 285 km SE
from Silchar
Jan 4, 2016 04:35
(Kolkata)
M 6.7 86 km E
from Silchar
Nov 26, 2021 05:15
(Kolkata)
M 6.2 234 km SSE
from Silchar
Apr 28, 2021 07:51
(Kolkata)
M 6.0 220 km N
from Silchar
Apr 16, 2020 17:15
(Kolkata)
M 5.9 258 km SSE
from Silchar
Jan 3, 2017 14:39
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 120 km SW
from Silchar
Jan 7, 2018 12:17
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 213 km E
from Silchar
Sep 30, 2022 03:52
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 287 km SE
from Silchar
Jun 22, 2020 04:10
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 194 km SSE
from Silchar
Dec 2, 2023 09:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 266 km SW
from Silchar

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Nearest earthquakes from Silchar

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Silchar, Assam. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Silchar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 9, 2023 15:48
(Kolkata)
M 4.8 20 km S
from Silchar
Nov 8, 2023 10:59
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 26 km SSW
from Silchar
Nov 23, 2024 23:05
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 28 km N
from Silchar
Jan 23, 2023 19:12
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 29 km ENE
from Silchar
Oct 30, 2015 03:45
(Kolkata)
M 4.8 39 km WSW
from Silchar
Jul 16, 2020 07:57
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 47 km WSW
from Silchar
Jul 18, 2020 04:25
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 49 km WSW
from Silchar
Nov 15, 2016 07:40
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 51 km WSW
from Silchar
Jul 5, 2024 02:42
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 52 km S
from Silchar
Jan 6, 2016 15:55
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 58 km NE
from Silchar

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Silchar

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Silchar.

When was the last earthquake in Silchar, Assam?

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Silchar on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 16:27 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 71km east of Silchar at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Silchar, Assam in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Silchar, Assam?

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Silchar on the morning of August 6, 1988 at 06:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east of Silchar at a depth of 91km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Silchar since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Silchar, Assam?

In the past 10 years, 521 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Silchar. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.