Latest earthquakes near Purnia, Bihar today
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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.
Nov 21, 2025 10:08AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Purnia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 267 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 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Purnia roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Purnia in 2025. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Purnia that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
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 6 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 254 | 95.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.87% |
| 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 Purnia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Purnia occurred on Nov 28, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-northwest of Purnia, at a depth of 10 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Purnia.
When was the last earthquake in Purnia, Bihar?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Purnia on the morning of February 16, 2026 at 11:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north 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, 267 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Purnia. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
