Latest earthquakes near Bihar, India today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 2, 2024 12:21
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 281 km NNE
from Muzaffarpur
Oct 26, 2024 23:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 161 km N
from Darbhanga
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 300 km NE
from Bhāgalpur
Oct 16, 2024 10:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 266 km NNE
from Darbhanga
Oct 16, 2024 05:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 292 km NE
from Darbhanga
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 267 km NE
from Purnia
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 146 km NE
from Darbhanga
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 299 km NE
from Bhāgalpur
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 289 km NNE
from Bhāgalpur
Oct 6, 2024 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 292 km NE
from Darbhanga
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 175 km ENE
from Purnia
Oct 3, 2024 14:44
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 136 km WSW
from Dehri
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 224 km NE
from Purnia
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 296 km NNE
from Bhāgalpur
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 276 km NE
from Darbhanga
Sep 21, 2024 21:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 235 km NNE
from Purnia
Sep 17, 2024 16:46
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 198 km NNE
from Darbhanga
Sep 14, 2024 14:54
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 293 km S
from Gaya
Sep 9, 2024 01:55
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 289 km SE
from Gaya
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 226 km NE
from Purnia
Sep 3, 2024 17:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 258 km NE
from Darbhanga
Sep 3, 2024 05:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.7 190 km N
from Muzaffarpur
Aug 31, 2024 03:31
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 173 km N
from Bagaha
Aug 27, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 96 km SSE
from Katihar
Aug 23, 2024 22:14
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 295 km NE
from Bhāgalpur

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bihar

Bihar Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
85 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 2, 2024 12:21

Average

A total of 850 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 85 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bihar roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bihar in 2015. A total of 526 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bihar that year. The strongest had a 7.8 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 8 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. 4 794 93.41%
Mag. 5 50 5.88%
Mag. 6 4 0.47%
Mag. 7 2 0.24%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Bihar

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Apr 25, 2015 11:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bihar occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 141 kilometers (88 mi) north-northeast of Bagaha, at a depth of 8 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-northeast of Darbhanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Bihar 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 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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List of strongest earthquakes near Bihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 25, 2015 11:41
(Kolkata)
M 7.8 141 km NNE
from Bagaha
May 12, 2015 12:35
(Kolkata)
M 7.3 185 km N
from Darbhanga
Apr 26, 2015 12:39
(Kolkata)
M 6.7 180 km N
from Darbhanga
Apr 25, 2015 12:15
(Kolkata)
M 6.6 294 km N
from Patna
May 12, 2015 13:06
(Kolkata)
M 6.3 166 km N
from Darbhanga
Apr 25, 2015 11:45
(Kolkata)
M 6.1 168 km N
from Muzaffarpur
Apr 25, 2015 14:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 286 km NNE
from Darbhanga
Nov 3, 2023 23:32
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 273 km NW
from Bagaha
Apr 25, 2015 11:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 249 km NNE
from Patna
Feb 21, 2016 11:39
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 279 km N
from Patna

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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihar on the afternoon of November 2, 2024 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northeast of Muzaffarpur at a depth of 4km 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, 850 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bihar. This averages to 85 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.