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.
Aug 26, 2026 08:22AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Muzaffarpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 195 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 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muzaffarpur roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muzaffarpur in 2016. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muzaffarpur that year. The strongest had a 5.5 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 | 187 | 95.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.1% |
| 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 Nov 28, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) north-northeast 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-northeast of Muzaffarpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarpur 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 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarpur on the morning of August 26, 2026 at 11:30 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 239km north of Muzaffarpur at a depth of 0km 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, 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muzaffarpur. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
