Latest earthquakes near Siwān, Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Siwān, Bihar, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Siwān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Siwān, it will show up within minutes.
Siwān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 707 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Siwān, Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Siwān roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Siwān in 2015. A total of 506 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Siwān 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 Siwān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Siwān 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 | 662 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 5.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Siwān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Siwān occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) north of Siwān, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Siwān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 282 kilometers (175 mi) north of Siwān. It is the strongest earthquake near Siwān 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 Siwān, 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 Siwān.
Nearest earthquakes from Siwān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Siwān, 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 Siwān.
When was the last earthquake in Siwān, Bihar?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Siwān on the morning of December 19, 2024 at 07:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 257km north of Siwān at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Siwān, Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Siwān, Bihar?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Siwān on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 282km east-northeast of Siwān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Siwān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Siwān, Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 707 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Siwān. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
