Latest earthquakes near Delhi, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Delhi, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Delhi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Delhi, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Delhi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Delhi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Delhi and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2026 10:23PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Haldwani in India.
Delhi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Delhi, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Delhi in 2026. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Delhi that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Delhi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Delhi 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 | 51 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 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 Delhi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Delhi occurred on Feb 6, 2017 22:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-east of Delhi, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Delhi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 20, 1991 02:53, 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-east of Delhi. It is the strongest earthquake near Delhi 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 Delhi, 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 Delhi.
Earthquakes by city in Delhi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Delhi, India.
Use this regional Delhi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bawāna and Alīpur.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Delhi.
When was the last earthquake in Delhi, India?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Delhi on the morning of October 21, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east of Delhi at a depth of 73km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Delhi, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Delhi, India?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Delhi on the night of October 20, 1991 at 02:53 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north-northeast of Delhi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Delhi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Delhi, India?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Delhi. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
