Latest earthquakes near New Delhi, Delhi today

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List of latest earthquakes near New Delhi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 8, 2025 06:55
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 277 km NE
from New Delhi
Mar 4, 2025 06:35
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 29 km SE
from New Delhi
Feb 23, 2025 15:24
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 39 km ENE
from New Delhi
Feb 17, 2025 05:36
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 13 km WSW
from New Delhi
Feb 9, 2025 01:40
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 263 km NNE
from New Delhi
Jan 31, 2025 09:28
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 270 km NNE
from New Delhi
Jan 30, 2025 19:31
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 279 km NNE
from New Delhi
Jan 29, 2025 15:28
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 269 km NNE
from New Delhi
Jan 24, 2025 08:19
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 285 km NNE
from New Delhi
Jan 24, 2025 07:41
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 262 km NNE
from New Delhi
Jan 5, 2025 03:57
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 48 km NW
from New Delhi
Dec 26, 2024 09:42
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 38 km WNW
from New Delhi
Dec 25, 2024 12:28
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 34 km NW
from New Delhi
Dec 16, 2024 14:29
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 215 km NNE
from New Delhi
Nov 29, 2024 16:01
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 223 km NNE
from New Delhi
Nov 20, 2024 23:26
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 283 km NE
from New Delhi
Nov 12, 2024 07:50
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 45 km WNW
from New Delhi
Nov 6, 2024 09:25
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 26 km SE
from New Delhi
Oct 28, 2024 07:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 73 km S
from New Delhi
Oct 12, 2024 15:32
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 293 km NNE
from New Delhi
Sep 21, 2024 17:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 57 km WNW
from New Delhi
Sep 20, 2024 13:32
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 291 km NE
from New Delhi
Sep 6, 2024 11:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 279 km NNE
from New Delhi
Aug 25, 2024 21:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 182 km NNE
from New Delhi
Aug 24, 2024 13:26
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 86 km NW
from New Delhi

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Recent New Delhi Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near New Delhi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near New Delhi and elsewhere.

New Delhi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
4 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Mar 8, 2025 06:55

Average

A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of New Delhi, Delhi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of New Delhi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of New Delhi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near New 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near New Delhi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 38 95.0%
Mag. 5 2 5.0%
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 New Delhi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.1
On Feb 6, 2017 22:33.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Oct 20, 1991 02:53.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near New Delhi occurred on Feb 6, 2017 22:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-east of New Delhi, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near New Delhi in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 20, 1991 02:53, 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-east of New Delhi. It is the strongest earthquake near New Delhi 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 New Delhi, 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 New Delhi.

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List of strongest earthquakes near New Delhi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 6, 2017 22:33
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 292 km NE
from New Delhi
Dec 6, 2017 20:49
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 290 km NE
from New Delhi
Apr 2, 2015 02:53
(Kolkata)
M 4.9 292 km NE
from New Delhi
May 14, 2020 07:48
(Kolkata)
M 4.8 297 km NNW
from New Delhi
Dec 28, 2017 16:47
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 274 km NE
from New Delhi
Sep 11, 2021 05:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 286 km NE
from New Delhi
Jun 2, 2017 04:25
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 57 km NW
from New Delhi
May 16, 2020 14:49
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 51 km W
from New Delhi
Nov 6, 2022 08:33
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 261 km NNE
from New Delhi
Sep 9, 2018 16:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 40 km W
from New Delhi

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Nearest earthquakes from New Delhi

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to New Delhi, Delhi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from New Delhi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 17, 2025 05:36
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 13 km WSW
from New Delhi
Feb 20, 2019 08:09
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 30 km NNE
from New Delhi
Sep 9, 2018 16:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 40 km W
from New Delhi
May 16, 2020 14:49
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 51 km W
from New Delhi
Jun 2, 2017 04:25
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 57 km NW
from New Delhi
Jan 1, 2023 01:19
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 59 km W
from New Delhi
Jul 1, 2018 15:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 58 km NNW
from New Delhi
May 29, 2020 21:08
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 63 km NNW
from New Delhi
Sep 10, 2016 20:57
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 65 km WNW
from New Delhi
Apr 22, 2020 22:09
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 75 km WNW
from New Delhi

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near New Delhi.

When was the last earthquake in New Delhi, Delhi?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near New Delhi on the morning of March 8, 2025 at 06:55 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 277km north-east of New Delhi at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near New Delhi, Delhi in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near New Delhi, Delhi?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near New Delhi on the night of October 20, 1991 at 02:53 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northeast of New Delhi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near New Delhi since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near New Delhi, Delhi?

In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New Delhi. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.