Latest earthquakes near Chāpra, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chāpra, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chāpra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chāpra, it will show up within minutes.
Chāpra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 163 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 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chāpra roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chāpra in 2016. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chāpra that year. The strongest had a 5.5 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 | 156 | 95.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.29% |
| 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 Nov 28, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) north-east 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-east of Chāpra. It is the strongest earthquake near Chāpra in the past 126 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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chāpra on the evening of March 28, 2026 at 23:20 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north of Chāpra at a depth of 10km 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, 163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chāpra. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
