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.
Aug 26, 2026 08:22AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Saharsa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 265 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 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saharsa roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saharsa in 2025. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saharsa 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 Saharsa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 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 | 253 | 95.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.53% |
| 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 Saharsa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saharsa occurred on Nov 28, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) north of Saharsa, at a depth of 10 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 of Saharsa. It is the strongest earthquake near Saharsa 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 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saharsa on the evening of November 3, 2026 at 20:49 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 220km north 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, 265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saharsa. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
