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 12, 2024 02:00PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Siliguri in India.
Katihar Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
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 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.
