Latest earthquakes near Patna, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Patna, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Patna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Patna (also known as पटना), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Patna Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Patna. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Patna and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Patna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Patna, 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 Patna roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Patna in 2015. A total of 496 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Patna 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 Patna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Patna 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 | 95.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.8% |
| 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 Patna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Patna occurred on Feb 21, 2016 11:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north of Patna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Patna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 259 kilometers (161 mi) north of Patna. It is the strongest earthquake near Patna 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 Patna, 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 Patna.
Nearest earthquakes from Patna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Patna, 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 Patna.
When was the last earthquake in Patna, Bihar?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Patna on the afternoon of May 22, 2025 at 17:19 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west-southwest of Patna at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Patna, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Patna, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Patna on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-east of Patna at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Patna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Patna, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Patna. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
