Latest earthquakes near Muzaffarpur, Bihar today
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Recent Muzaffarpur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Muzaffarpur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Muzaffarpur and elsewhere.
May 12, 2025 02:41AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck 124km from Rikaze in China.
Feb 28, 2025 02:36AM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake hit near Kathmandu in Nepal on Friday Night.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Muzaffarpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 389 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muzaffarpur, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muzaffarpur roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muzaffarpur in 2015. A total of 512 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muzaffarpur 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 Muzaffarpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Muzaffarpur 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 | 375 | 96.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 3.6% |
| 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 Muzaffarpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muzaffarpur occurred on Feb 21, 2016 11:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Muzaffarpur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muzaffarpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 200 kilometers (124 mi) north-northwest of Muzaffarpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarpur 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 Muzaffarpur, 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 Muzaffarpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Muzaffarpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muzaffarpur, 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 Muzaffarpur.
When was the last earthquake in Muzaffarpur, Bihar?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarpur on the night of May 22, 2025 at 01:43 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north-northwest of Muzaffarpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muzaffarpur, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarpur, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarpur on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 200km north-east of Muzaffarpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muzaffarpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muzaffarpur, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 389 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muzaffarpur. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
