Latest earthquakes near Bihar, India today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 16, 2026 14:06
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 196 km E
from Katihar
May 15, 2026 11:26
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 229 km NE
from Purnia
May 13, 2026 09:44
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 169 km NE
from Purnia
May 13, 2026 04:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 283 km NE
from Darbhanga
May 12, 2026 21:47
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 300 km NE
from Bhāgalpur
May 12, 2026 17:35
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 271 km E
from Katihar
May 12, 2026 01:59
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 187 km N
from Purnia
May 10, 2026 21:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 270 km E
from Purnia
May 10, 2026 19:02
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 276 km E
from Purnia
May 9, 2026 18:56
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 276 km E
from Purnia
May 9, 2026 16:18
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 272 km E
from Purnia
May 9, 2026 15:17
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 272 km E
from Katihar
May 9, 2026 14:40
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 276 km E
from Katihar
May 7, 2026 23:30
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 283 km E
from Katihar
May 7, 2026 10:59
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 145 km N
from Bettiah
May 4, 2026 13:54
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 254 km NE
from Darbhanga
May 3, 2026 11:57
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 270 km NE
from Darbhanga
Apr 29, 2026 21:17
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 229 km NE
from Purnia
Apr 28, 2026 17:32
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 299 km NE
from Darbhanga
Apr 28, 2026 10:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 186 km N
from Purnia
Apr 22, 2026 16:07
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 226 km NE
from Purnia
Apr 22, 2026 00:17
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 226 km NE
from Purnia
Apr 18, 2026 23:38
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 291 km NE
from Darbhanga
Apr 18, 2026 22:40
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 235 km NE
from Darbhanga
Apr 18, 2026 21:11
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 289 km NE
from Bhāgalpur

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:
40 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
May 16, 2026 14:06

Average

A total of 402 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 40 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bihar roughly every 9 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. 4 389 96.77%
Mag. 5 13 3.23%
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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2023 All mag
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
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
Nov 6, 2023 16:16
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 279 km NW
from Bagaha
May 19, 2021 05:27
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 133 km N
from Bagaha
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
Sep 16, 2020 05:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 261 km NNE
from Patna
Oct 22, 2023 07:24
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 108 km NE
from Bagaha
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihar on the afternoon of May 16, 2026 at 14:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 196km east of Katihar at a depth of 20km 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, 402 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bihar. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.