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.
Bettiah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 722 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 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bettiah roughly every 5 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 8 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 | 675 | 93.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 5.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 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 Apr 25, 2015 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) north of Bettiah, at a depth of 8 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 124 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bettiah on the afternoon of April 29, 2024 at 17:21 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 297km southwest of Bettiah at a depth of 5km 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, 722 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bettiah. This averages to 72 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
