Latest earthquakes near Mothīhāri, Bihar today
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Recent Mothīhāri Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mothīhāri. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mothīhāri and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Mothīhāri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 270 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mothīhāri, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mothīhāri roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mothīhāri in 2015. A total of 514 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mothīhāri that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mothīhāri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mothīhāri 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 | 258 | 95.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.44% |
| 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 Mothīhāri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mothīhāri occurred on Feb 21, 2016 11:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) north of Mothīhāri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mothīhāri in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 212 kilometers (132 mi) north of Mothīhāri. It is the strongest earthquake near Mothīhāri in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mothīhāri, 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 Mothīhāri.
Nearest earthquakes from Mothīhāri
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mothīhāri, 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 Mothīhāri.
When was the last earthquake in Mothīhāri, Bihar?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mothīhāri on the morning of November 30, 2025 at 10:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 194km north-northeast of Mothīhāri at a depth of 89km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mothīhāri, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mothīhāri, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mothīhāri on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 212km east-northeast of Mothīhāri at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mothīhāri since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mothīhāri, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 270 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mothīhāri. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
