Latest earthquakes near Bihar, India today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 16, 2026 11:35
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 298 km NE
from Darbhanga
Feb 15, 2026 13:09
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 202 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 14, 2026 14:16
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 203 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 12, 2026 14:43
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 199 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 12, 2026 02:02
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 296 km NE
from Darbhanga
Feb 12, 2026 01:55
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 90 km NE
from Purnia
Feb 12, 2026 01:26
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 205 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 11, 2026 19:44
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 107 km NE
from Bagaha
Feb 11, 2026 06:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 201 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 10, 2026 21:35
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 280 km NE
from Darbhanga
Feb 10, 2026 05:38
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 204 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 10, 2026 04:25
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 198 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 10, 2026 02:32
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 201 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 9, 2026 17:30
(Kolkata)
M 3.7 198 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 9, 2026 03:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 191 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 8, 2026 12:26
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 199 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 8, 2026 05:50
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 202 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 8, 2026 00:48
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 287 km NNE
from Bhāgalpur
Feb 8, 2026 00:29
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 193 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 7, 2026 22:13
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 272 km ENE
from Katihar
Feb 7, 2026 21:45
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 207 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 7, 2026 19:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 206 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 7, 2026 18:54
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 207 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 7, 2026 18:35
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 189 km NNE
from Purnia
Feb 7, 2026 08:25
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 286 km NNE
from Darbhanga

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bihar

Recent Bihar Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bihar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bihar and elsewhere.

Bihar Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
41 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Feb 16, 2026 11:35

Average

A total of 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bihar, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bihar roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bihar in 2025. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bihar that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bihar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bihar 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 Bihar (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 400 96.62%
Mag. 5 14 3.38%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Bihar

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Nov 3, 2023 23:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bihar occurred on Nov 3, 2023 23:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) north-west of Bagaha, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bihar in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 162 kilometers (101 mi) north-west of Darbhanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Bihar 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 Bihar, 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 Bihar.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Bihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 3, 2023 23:32
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 273 km NW
from Bagaha
Feb 21, 2016 11:39
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 279 km N
from Patna
Nov 28, 2016 05:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 282 km NNE
from Patna
May 22, 2016 07:18
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 297 km N
from Purnia
May 19, 2021 05:27
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 133 km N
from Bagaha
Nov 6, 2023 16:16
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 279 km NW
from Bagaha
Sep 16, 2020 05:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 261 km NNE
from Patna
Sep 12, 2018 10:20
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 276 km ENE
from Purnia
Jul 7, 2021 08:45
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 282 km E
from Katihar
Apr 5, 2021 20:49
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 214 km NE
from Purnia

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bihar

Earthquakes by city in Bihar

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bihar, India.

Use this regional Bihar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nawāda, Jahānābād, Buxar, Aurangābād, Kishanganj, Bagaha, Luckeesarai, Bāruni, Jamūī, Madhubani, Arāria, Gopālganj, Supaul, Bangaon, Samāstipur, Sītāmarhi, Mokameh, Masaurhi Buzurg, Khagaul, Madhipura and Dumraon.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Bihar, India?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihar on the morning of February 16, 2026 at 11:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-east of Darbhanga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bihar, India in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Bihar, India?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihar on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north-east of Darbhanga at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bihar since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Bihar, India?

In the past 10 years, 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bihar. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.