Latest earthquakes near Monghyr, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Monghyr, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Monghyr? If an earthquake is happening right now near Monghyr, it will show up within minutes.
Monghyr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 146 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 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Monghyr roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Monghyr in 2016. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Monghyr that year. The strongest had a 5.4 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 6 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 | 141 | 96.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.42% |
| 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 Monghyr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monghyr occurred on Nov 28, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) north of Monghyr, at a depth of 10 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 126 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Monghyr on the morning of March 29, 2026 at 08:44 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north-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, 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monghyr. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
