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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 hours ago (Mar 29 05:54 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 299 km N from Purnia |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 15:07 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 180 km WSW from Dehri |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 18:12 Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 295 km NE from Bettiah |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 17:23 Kolkata) |
M 3.4 | 264 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 11:57 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 284 km NE from Darbhanga |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 12:47 Kolkata) |
M 2.9 | 243 km NNE from Purnia |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 00:14 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 272 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 13 days ago (Mar 16 10:56 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 256 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 00:49 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 267 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 04:08 Kolkata) |
M 3.0 | 221 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 08:28 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 283 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 01:42 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 277 km NE from Darbhanga |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 11:31 Kolkata) |
M 3.7 | 273 km NE from Darbhanga |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 14:59 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 297 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 03:56 Kolkata) |
M 3.7 | 99 km N from Bagaha |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 03:56 Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 114 km N from Bagaha |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 14:49 Kolkata) |
M 4.1 | 294 km N from Purnia |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 14:20 Kolkata) |
M 5.1 | 315 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 06:05 Kolkata) |
M 3.9 | 174 km NNW from Bagaha |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 18:30 Kolkata) |
M 2.5 | 172 km ENE from Purnia |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 14:44 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 299 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 26 days ago (Mar 3 15:24 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 287 km NE from Darbhanga |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 11:08 Kolkata) |
M 4.5 | 257 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 02:36 Kolkata) |
M 5.6 | 190 km N from Darbhanga |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 16:45 Kolkata) |
M 3.9 | 285 km NE 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.
Mar 8, 2025 02:20PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 150km from Rikaze in China.
Feb 28, 2025 02:36AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Bihar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 920 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 92 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bihar roughly every 3 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 | 864 | 93.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 5.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 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 125 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.
| 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 |
| Nov 3, 2023 23:32 (Kolkata) |
M 5.7 | 273 km NW from Bagaha |
| Apr 25, 2015 14:47 (Kolkata) |
M 5.7 | 286 km NNE from Darbhanga |
| Apr 25, 2015 11:48 (Kolkata) |
M 5.6 | 249 km NNE from Patna |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 02:36 Kolkata) |
M 5.6 | 190 km N from Darbhanga |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihar on the night of March 29, 2025 at 05:54 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north of Purnia at a depth of 2km 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, 920 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bihar. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
