Latest earthquakes near Delhi 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.
Delhi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Delhi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
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 | 36 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.26% |
| 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 Dec 6, 2017 20:49 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-east of Delhi, at a depth of 10 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 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Delhi 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Delhi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Delhi. 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 Delhi.
When was the last earthquake in Delhi?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Delhi on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east-northeast of Delhi at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Delhi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Delhi?
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?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Delhi. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
