Latest earthquakes near Dinapore, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dinapore, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dinapore? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dinapore, it will show up within minutes.
Dinapore Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 675 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dinapore, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dinapore roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dinapore in 2015. A total of 499 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dinapore 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 Dinapore in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dinapore 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 | 630 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dinapore
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dinapore occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north of Dinapore, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dinapore in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 262 kilometers (163 mi) north of Dinapore. It is the strongest earthquake near Dinapore 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 Dinapore, 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 Dinapore.
Nearest earthquakes from Dinapore
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dinapore, 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 Dinapore.
When was the last earthquake in Dinapore, Bihar?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dinapore on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 14:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 263km southwest of Dinapore at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dinapore, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dinapore, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dinapore on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north-east of Dinapore at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dinapore since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dinapore, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 675 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dinapore. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
