Latest earthquakes near New Delhi, Delhi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near New Delhi, Delhi, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in New Delhi? If an earthquake is happening right now near New Delhi, it will show up within minutes.
New Delhi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 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 3 earthquakes per year
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.
| 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 New Delhi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near New Delhi occurred on Dec 6, 2017 20:49 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-east of New Delhi, at a depth of 10 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 124 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.
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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near New Delhi on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 292km east-northeast 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, 38 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 96 days.
