Latest earthquakes near Arrah, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arrah, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arrah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arrah (also known as आरा), it will show up within minutes.
Arrah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arrah, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arrah roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arrah in 2015. A total of 471 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arrah 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 Arrah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Arrah 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 | 587 | 93.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 5.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arrah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arrah occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north of Arrah, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arrah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north of Arrah. It is the strongest earthquake near Arrah 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 Arrah, Bihar 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 Arrah.
Nearest earthquakes from Arrah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arrah, Bihar. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arrah.
When was the last earthquake in Arrah, Bihar?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Arrah on the evening of October 26, 2024 at 23:15 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-northeast of Arrah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arrah, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arrah, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Arrah on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Arrah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arrah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arrah, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arrah. This averages to 63 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
