Latest earthquakes near Bettiah, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bettiah, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bettiah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bettiah (also known as बेतिया), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bettiah Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bettiah. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bettiah and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Bettiah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bettiah, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bettiah roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bettiah in 2015. A total of 512 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bettiah 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 Bettiah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bettiah 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 | 223 | 94.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.11% |
| 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 Bettiah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bettiah occurred on Feb 21, 2016 11:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 144 kilometers (89 mi) north of Bettiah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bettiah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 247 kilometers (153 mi) north of Bettiah. It is the strongest earthquake near Bettiah 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 Bettiah, 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 Bettiah.
Nearest earthquakes from Bettiah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bettiah, 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 Bettiah.
When was the last earthquake in Bettiah, Bihar?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bettiah on the morning of November 30, 2025 at 10:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 201km north-east of Bettiah at a depth of 89km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bettiah, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bettiah, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bettiah on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-northeast of Bettiah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bettiah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bettiah, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bettiah. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
