Latest earthquakes near Chandīgarh, Chandigarh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chandīgarh, Chandigarh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chandīgarh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chandīgarh (also known as Chandigarh), it will show up within minutes.
Chandīgarh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chandīgarh, Chandigarh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chandīgarh roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chandīgarh in 2020. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chandīgarh that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chandīgarh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chandīgarh 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 | 125 | 94.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.3% |
| 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 Chandīgarh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chandīgarh 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 Chandīgarh 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 Chandīgarh 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 Chandīgarh, Chandigarh 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 Chandīgarh.
Nearest earthquakes from Chandīgarh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chandīgarh, Chandigarh. 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 Chandīgarh.
When was the last earthquake in Chandīgarh, Chandigarh?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chandīgarh on the afternoon of April 1, 2026 at 12:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north of Chandīgarh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chandīgarh, Chandigarh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chandīgarh, Chandigarh?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chandīgarh 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 Chandīgarh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chandīgarh, Chandigarh?
In the past 10 years, 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chandīgarh. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
