Latest earthquakes near Darbhanga, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Darbhanga, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Darbhanga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Darbhanga (also known as दरभंगा), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Darbhanga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Darbhanga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Darbhanga and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:43AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning 176km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DAMAGING M7.1 Earthquake struck 163km from Rikaze in China.
Darbhanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 764 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Darbhanga, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Darbhanga roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Darbhanga in 2015. A total of 516 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Darbhanga 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 Darbhanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Darbhanga 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 | 716 | 93.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 5.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Darbhanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Darbhanga occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) north-northwest of Darbhanga, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Darbhanga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 162 kilometers (101 mi) north-northwest of Darbhanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Darbhanga 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 Darbhanga, 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 Darbhanga.
Nearest earthquakes from Darbhanga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Darbhanga, 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 Darbhanga.
When was the last earthquake in Darbhanga, Bihar?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Darbhanga on the evening of January 7, 2025 at 20:21 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-east of Darbhanga at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Darbhanga, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Darbhanga, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Darbhanga on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north-east of Darbhanga at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Darbhanga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Darbhanga, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 764 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Darbhanga. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
