Latest earthquakes near Katihar, Bihar today

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List of latest earthquakes near Katihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 23, 2024 23:06
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 176 km N
from Katihar
Nov 21, 2024 13:32
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 169 km E
from Katihar
Nov 20, 2024 04:33
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 286 km E
from Katihar
Nov 19, 2024 14:07
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 242 km NNE
from Katihar
Nov 13, 2024 07:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 110 km NNW
from Katihar
Nov 12, 2024 14:00
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 215 km NNE
from Katihar
Nov 7, 2024 19:41
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 281 km NW
from Katihar
Oct 26, 2024 23:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 274 km NW
from Katihar
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 236 km NE
from Katihar
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 278 km NE
from Katihar
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 215 km NNW
from Katihar
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 234 km NE
from Katihar
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 242 km N
from Katihar
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 176 km ENE
from Katihar
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 241 km NNE
from Katihar
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 250 km N
from Katihar
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 255 km N
from Katihar
Sep 21, 2024 21:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 257 km NNE
from Katihar
Sep 17, 2024 16:46
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 258 km NNW
from Katihar
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 249 km NE
from Katihar
Sep 3, 2024 17:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 260 km N
from Katihar
Aug 27, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 96 km SSE
from Katihar
Aug 23, 2024 22:14
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 229 km NE
from Katihar
Aug 14, 2024 10:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 144 km NE
from Katihar
Aug 9, 2024 17:21
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 282 km N
from Katihar

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Recent Katihar Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Katihar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Katihar and elsewhere.

Katihar Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
37 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.9
Nov 23, 2024 23:06

Average

A total of 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Katihar, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Katihar roughly every 9 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Katihar in 2015. A total of 232 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Katihar that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Katihar with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Katihar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Katihar 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Katihar (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 351 93.85%
Mag. 5 20 5.35%
Mag. 6 2 0.53%
Mag. 7 1 0.27%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Katihar

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On May 12, 2015 12:35.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Katihar occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-northwest of Katihar, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Katihar in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 203 kilometers (126 mi) north-northwest of Katihar. It is the strongest earthquake near Katihar 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 Katihar, 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 Katihar.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Katihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 12, 2015 12:35
(Kolkata)
M 7.3 293 km NNW
from Katihar
Apr 26, 2015 12:39
(Kolkata)
M 6.7 292 km NNW
from Katihar
May 12, 2015 13:06
(Kolkata)
M 6.3 271 km NNW
from Katihar
Apr 25, 2015 11:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 284 km NNW
from Katihar
May 16, 2015 17:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 270 km NW
from Katihar
May 12, 2015 12:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 277 km NNW
from Katihar
May 12, 2015 13:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 279 km NNW
from Katihar
Nov 28, 2016 05:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 272 km NNW
from Katihar
Jul 7, 2021 08:45
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 282 km E
from Katihar
May 12, 2015 13:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 285 km NNW
from Katihar

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Katihar

Nearest earthquakes from Katihar

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Katihar, Bihar. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Katihar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 9, 2020 01:49
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 30 km NNW
from Katihar
Jun 22, 2017 00:06
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 50 km WNW
from Katihar
Apr 12, 2023 05:35
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 55 km NNW
from Katihar
Aug 21, 2020 12:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 87 km SSE
from Katihar
Apr 7, 2020 16:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 106 km E
from Katihar
Nov 13, 2024 07:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 110 km NNW
from Katihar
Apr 27, 2015 18:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 155 km NNE
from Katihar
Jun 20, 2018 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 159 km N
from Katihar
Nov 28, 2022 10:30
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 158 km NNW
from Katihar
Feb 28, 2023 09:48
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 176 km NNE
from Katihar

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Katihar

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Katihar.

When was the last earthquake in Katihar, Bihar?

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Katihar on the evening of November 23, 2024 at 23:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 176km north of Katihar at a depth of 45km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Katihar, Bihar in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Katihar, Bihar?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Katihar on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 203km north-northwest of Katihar at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Katihar since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Katihar, Bihar?

In the past 10 years, 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Katihar. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.