Latest earthquakes near Bhāgalpur, Bihar today
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Recent Bhāgalpur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bhāgalpur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bhāgalpur and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Bhāgalpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bhāgalpur, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bhāgalpur in 2015. A total of 224 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bhāgalpur 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 Bhāgalpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bhāgalpur 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 | 111 | 96.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.48% |
| 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 Bhāgalpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bhāgalpur occurred on Nov 28, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north of Bhāgalpur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bhāgalpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 226 kilometers (140 mi) north of Bhāgalpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Bhāgalpur 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 Bhāgalpur, 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 Bhāgalpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Bhāgalpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bhāgalpur, 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 Bhāgalpur.
When was the last earthquake in Bhāgalpur, Bihar?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhāgalpur on the afternoon of November 28, 2025 at 16:25 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Bhāgalpur at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bhāgalpur, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bhāgalpur, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhāgalpur on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 226km north of Bhāgalpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bhāgalpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bhāgalpur, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bhāgalpur. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
