Latest earthquakes near Bihar, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bihar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bihar, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Nov 12, 2024 02:00PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Siliguri in India.
Bihar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 854 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 798 | 93.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 5.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bihar
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.
Earthquakes by city in Bihar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bihar, India.
- Arrah (आरा)
- Bagaha
- Begusarai
- Bettiah (बेतिया)
- Bhāgalpur
- Bihār Sharīf
- Chāpra
- Darbhanga (दरभंगा)
- Dehri
- Dinapore
- Gaya
- Hājīpur
- Jamālpur
- Katihar
- Monghyr
- Mothīhāri
- Muzaffarpur
- Patna (पटना)
- Purnia
- Saharsa
- Siwān
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihar on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 169km east of Katihar 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, 854 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.
