Latest earthquakes near Karnāl, Haryana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karnāl, Haryana, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karnāl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karnāl, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Karnāl Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Karnāl. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Karnāl and elsewhere.
Sep 3, 2026 01:46PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in China.
Karnāl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karnāl, Haryana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Karnāl in 2025. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karnāl that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karnāl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Karnāl 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 | 60 | 96.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.23% |
| 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 Karnāl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karnāl occurred on Feb 6, 2017 22:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) east-northeast of Karnāl, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karnāl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 20, 1991 02:53, 210 kilometers (130 mi) east-northeast of Karnāl. It is the strongest earthquake near Karnāl 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 Karnāl, Haryana 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 Karnāl.
Nearest earthquakes from Karnāl
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karnāl, Haryana. 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 Karnāl.
When was the last earthquake in Karnāl, Haryana?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Karnāl on the morning of September 19, 2026 at 06:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 193km south-east of Karnāl at a depth of 114km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karnāl, Haryana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karnāl, Haryana?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Karnāl on the night of October 20, 1991 at 02:53 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 210km north-east of Karnāl at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karnāl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karnāl, Haryana?
In the past 10 years, 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karnāl. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 59 days.
