Latest earthquakes near Jamālpur, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jamālpur, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jamālpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jamālpur, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jamālpur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jamālpur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jamālpur and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2024 02:00PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Siliguri in India.
Jamālpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 473 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jamālpur, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jamālpur roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jamālpur in 2015. A total of 340 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jamālpur that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jamālpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jamālpur 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 | 442 | 93.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jamālpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jamālpur occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) north of Jamālpur, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jamālpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 223 kilometers (139 mi) north of Jamālpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Jamālpur 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 Jamālpur, 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 Jamālpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Jamālpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jamālpur, 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 Jamālpur.
When was the last earthquake in Jamālpur, Bihar?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamālpur on the evening of November 23, 2024 at 23:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-northeast of Jamālpur at a depth of 45km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jamālpur, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jamālpur, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamālpur on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north of Jamālpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jamālpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jamālpur, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 473 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jamālpur. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
