Latest earthquakes near Silchar, Assam today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Silchar, Assam, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Silchar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Silchar, it will show up within minutes.
Silchar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 529 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 6 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 485 | 91.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 7.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Silchar
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Silchar.
When was the last earthquake in Silchar, Assam?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Silchar on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north of Silchar at a depth of 5km 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, 529 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Silchar. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
