Latest earthquakes near Chāpra, Bihar today
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Recent Chāpra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chāpra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chāpra and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Chāpra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chāpra, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chāpra roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chāpra in 2015. A total of 505 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chāpra 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 Chāpra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chāpra 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 | 180 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.25% |
| 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 Chāpra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chāpra occurred on Feb 21, 2016 11:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north of Chāpra, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chāpra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 274 kilometers (170 mi) north of Chāpra. It is the strongest earthquake near Chāpra 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 Chāpra, 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 Chāpra.
Nearest earthquakes from Chāpra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chāpra, 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 Chāpra.
When was the last earthquake in Chāpra, Bihar?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chāpra on the morning of November 30, 2025 at 10:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north-northeast of Chāpra at a depth of 89km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chāpra, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chāpra, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chāpra on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 274km north-east of Chāpra at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chāpra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chāpra, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chāpra. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
