Latest earthquakes near Chandigarh, India today
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Recent Chandigarh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chandigarh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chandigarh and elsewhere.
Jul 10, 2025 09:04AM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhajjar in India.
Chandigarh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chandigarh, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chandigarh roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chandigarh in 2020. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chandigarh that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chandigarh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chandigarh 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 | 119 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.56% |
| 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 Chandigarh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chandigarh occurred on Jun 13, 2023 13:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-northwest of Chandīgarh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chandigarh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-northwest of Chandīgarh. It is the strongest earthquake near Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh, India 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 Chandigarh.
Earthquakes by city in Chandigarh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chandigarh, India.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chandigarh.
When was the last earthquake in Chandigarh, India?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chandigarh on the afternoon of July 17, 2025 at 12:34 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 233km south of Chandīgarh at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chandigarh, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chandigarh, India?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chandigarh on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north of Chandīgarh at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chandigarh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chandigarh, India?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chandigarh. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
