Latest earthquakes near Gaya, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gaya, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gaya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gaya, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gaya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gaya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gaya and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Gaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gaya, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gaya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gaya 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 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Gaya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gaya occurred on May 28, 2020 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 109 kilometers (68 mi) north-northeast of Gaya, at a depth of 264 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gaya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Aug 21, 1988 04:39, 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Gaya. It is the strongest earthquake near Gaya 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 Gaya, 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 Gaya.
Nearest earthquakes from Gaya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gaya, 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 Gaya.
When was the last earthquake in Gaya, Bihar?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaya on the morning of November 25, 2025 at 11:00 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 240km west-southwest of Gaya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gaya, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gaya, Bihar?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaya on the night of August 21, 1988 at 04:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-east of Gaya at a depth of 57km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gaya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gaya, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gaya. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
