Latest earthquakes near Purnia, Bihar today

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List of latest earthquakes near Purnia.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 21, 2024 13:32
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 178 km E
from Purnia
Nov 20, 2024 04:33
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 292 km E
from Purnia
Nov 19, 2024 14:07
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 223 km NNE
from Purnia
Nov 13, 2024 07:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 81 km NNW
from Purnia
Nov 12, 2024 14:00
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 195 km NNE
from Purnia
Nov 7, 2024 19:41
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 254 km NW
from Purnia
Oct 26, 2024 23:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 247 km NW
from Purnia
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 222 km NE
from Purnia
Oct 16, 2024 05:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 280 km N
from Purnia
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 267 km NE
from Purnia
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 186 km NNW
from Purnia
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 222 km NE
from Purnia
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 218 km NNE
from Purnia
Oct 6, 2024 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 278 km N
from Purnia
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 175 km ENE
from Purnia
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 224 km NE
from Purnia
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 226 km N
from Purnia
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 230 km NNE
from Purnia
Sep 21, 2024 21:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 235 km NNE
from Purnia
Sep 17, 2024 16:46
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 230 km NNW
from Purnia
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 237 km NE
from Purnia
Sep 3, 2024 17:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 234 km N
from Purnia
Sep 3, 2024 05:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.7 295 km NW
from Purnia
Aug 27, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 124 km SSE
from Purnia
Aug 23, 2024 22:14
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 219 km NE
from Purnia

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Recent Purnia Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Purnia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Purnia and elsewhere.

Purnia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
53 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 21, 2024 13:32

Average

A total of 534 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Purnia, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Purnia roughly every 6 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Purnia in 2015. A total of 339 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Purnia that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Purnia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Purnia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Purnia 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Purnia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 500 93.63%
Mag. 5 30 5.62%
Mag. 6 3 0.56%
Mag. 7 1 0.19%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Purnia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On May 12, 2015 12:35.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Purnia occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northwest of Purnia, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Purnia in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 175 kilometers (109 mi) north-northwest of Purnia. It is the strongest earthquake near Purnia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Purnia, 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 Purnia.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Purnia.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 12, 2015 12:35
(Kolkata)
M 7.3 265 km NNW
from Purnia
Apr 26, 2015 12:39
(Kolkata)
M 6.7 265 km NW
from Purnia
May 12, 2015 13:06
(Kolkata)
M 6.3 243 km NNW
from Purnia
Apr 25, 2015 11:45
(Kolkata)
M 6.1 281 km NW
from Purnia
Apr 25, 2015 14:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 291 km N
from Purnia
Apr 25, 2015 11:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 256 km NW
from Purnia
May 12, 2015 12:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 249 km NNW
from Purnia
May 16, 2015 17:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 242 km NW
from Purnia
Apr 25, 2015 12:26
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 290 km NW
from Purnia
May 22, 2016 07:18
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 297 km N
from Purnia

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Nearest earthquakes from Purnia

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Purnia, Bihar. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Purnia.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 9, 2020 01:49
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 4 km W
from Purnia
Apr 12, 2023 05:35
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 26 km NNW
from Purnia
Jun 22, 2017 00:06
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 39 km WSW
from Purnia
Nov 13, 2024 07:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 81 km NNW
from Purnia
Aug 21, 2020 12:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 115 km SSE
from Purnia
Apr 7, 2020 16:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 116 km E
from Purnia
Nov 28, 2022 10:30
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 130 km N
from Purnia
Jun 20, 2018 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 132 km N
from Purnia
Apr 27, 2015 18:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 134 km NNE
from Purnia
Oct 22, 2019 10:51
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 151 km NW
from Purnia

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Purnia.

When was the last earthquake in Purnia, Bihar?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Purnia on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 178km east of Purnia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Purnia, Bihar in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Purnia, Bihar?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Purnia on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 175km north-northwest of Purnia at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Purnia since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Purnia, Bihar?

In the past 10 years, 534 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Purnia. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.