Latest earthquakes near Saharsa, Bihar today
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Recent Saharsa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saharsa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saharsa and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 02:20PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 152km from Rikaze in China.
Feb 28, 2025 02:36AM
Shallow M5.5 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.
Saharsa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 763 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saharsa, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saharsa roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saharsa in 2015. A total of 473 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saharsa that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saharsa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Saharsa 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 | 717 | 93.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 5.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saharsa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saharsa occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-northwest of Saharsa, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saharsa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 159 kilometers (99 mi) north-northwest of Saharsa. It is the strongest earthquake near Saharsa 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 Saharsa, 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 Saharsa.
Nearest earthquakes from Saharsa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saharsa, 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 Saharsa.
When was the last earthquake in Saharsa, Bihar?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Saharsa on the night of March 14, 2025 at 04:08 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-northeast of Saharsa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saharsa, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saharsa, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saharsa on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 159km north-northeast of Saharsa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saharsa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saharsa, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 763 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saharsa. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
