Latest earthquakes near Monghyr, Bihar today
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Recent Monghyr Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Monghyr. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Monghyr and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2024 02:00PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Siliguri in India.
Monghyr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 516 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Monghyr, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Monghyr roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Monghyr in 2015. A total of 372 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Monghyr 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 Monghyr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Monghyr 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 | 485 | 93.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Monghyr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monghyr occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north of Monghyr, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Monghyr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 216 kilometers (134 mi) north of Monghyr. It is the strongest earthquake near Monghyr 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 Monghyr, 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 Monghyr.
Nearest earthquakes from Monghyr
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Monghyr, 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 Monghyr.
When was the last earthquake in Monghyr, Bihar?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Monghyr on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east of Monghyr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monghyr, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monghyr, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Monghyr on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 216km north-northeast of Monghyr at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Monghyr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monghyr, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 516 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monghyr. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
