Latest earthquakes near Begusarai, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Begusarai, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Begusarai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Begusarai, it will show up within minutes.
Begusarai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 565 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Begusarai, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Begusarai roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Begusarai in 2015. A total of 410 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Begusarai that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Begusarai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Begusarai 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 | 530 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Begusarai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Begusarai occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) north of Begusarai, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Begusarai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 222 kilometers (138 mi) north of Begusarai. It is the strongest earthquake near Begusarai 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 Begusarai, 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 Begusarai.
Nearest earthquakes from Begusarai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Begusarai, 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 Begusarai.
When was the last earthquake in Begusarai, Bihar?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Begusarai on the night of February 20, 2024 at 04:43 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north of Begusarai at a depth of 130km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Begusarai, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Begusarai, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Begusarai on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-northeast of Begusarai at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Begusarai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Begusarai, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 565 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Begusarai. This averages to 57 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
