Latest earthquakes near Katihar, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Katihar, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Katihar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Katihar, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Nov 21, 2025 10:08AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Katihar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 167 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 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Katihar roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Katihar in 2025. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Katihar that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
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 6 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 160 | 95.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.19% |
| 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 Katihar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Katihar occurred on Nov 28, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) north-northwest of Katihar, at a depth of 10 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Katihar.
When was the last earthquake in Katihar, Bihar?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Katihar on the afternoon of February 15, 2026 at 13:09 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-northeast of Katihar at a depth of 5km 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, 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Katihar. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
