Latest earthquakes near Chhattisgarh, India today
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Chhattisgarh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chhattisgarh, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chhattisgarh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chhattisgarh 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 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Chhattisgarh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chhattisgarh occurred on Oct 14, 2022 05:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) north-northwest of Korba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chhattisgarh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jun 2, 1927 22:07, 147 kilometers (91 mi) north-northwest of Korba. It is the strongest earthquake near Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh, 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 Chhattisgarh.
Earthquakes by city in Chhattisgarh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chhattisgarh, India.
Use this regional Chhattisgarh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dhamtari, Jagdalpur, Ambikāpur, Bhātāpāra, Mahāsamund, Chāmpa, Kumhāri, Dongargarh, Kawardha, Jānjgīr, Pasān, Mungeli, Kondagaon, Umarkot, Kānker, Baloda Bāzār, Bemetāra, Jashpurnagar, Balod, Saktī and Ratanpur.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chhattisgarh.
When was the last earthquake in Chhattisgarh, India?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chhattisgarh on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 15:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west of Bhilai at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chhattisgarh, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chhattisgarh, India?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chhattisgarh on the evening of June 2, 1927 at 22:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 147km northwest of Korba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chhattisgarh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chhattisgarh, India?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chhattisgarh. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
