Latest earthquakes near Bihār Sharīf, Bihar today
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Bihār Sharīf Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bihār Sharīf, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bihār Sharīf roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bihār Sharīf in 2015. A total of 331 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bihār Sharīf 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 Bihār Sharīf in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bihār Sharīf 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 | 410 | 92.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bihār Sharīf
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bihār Sharīf occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north of Bihār Sharīf, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bihār Sharīf in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 270 kilometers (168 mi) north of Bihār Sharīf. It is the strongest earthquake near Bihār Sharīf 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 Bihār Sharīf, 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 Bihār Sharīf.
Nearest earthquakes from Bihār Sharīf
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bihār Sharīf, 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 Bihār Sharīf.
When was the last earthquake in Bihār Sharīf, Bihar?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihār Sharīf on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 14:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-southwest of Bihār Sharīf at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bihār Sharīf, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bihār Sharīf, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihār Sharīf on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-northeast of Bihār Sharīf at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bihār Sharīf since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bihār Sharīf, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bihār Sharīf. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
