Latest earthquakes near Sonīpat, Haryana today
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Recent Sonīpat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sonīpat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sonīpat and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2026 10:23PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Haldwani in India.
Sonīpat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sonīpat, Haryana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sonīpat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sonīpat 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 | 49 | 94.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 5.77% |
| 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 Sonīpat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sonīpat occurred on Oct 6, 2026 22:23 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-east of Sonīpat, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sonīpat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 20, 1991 02:53, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north-east of Sonīpat. It is the strongest earthquake near Sonīpat 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 Sonīpat, 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 Sonīpat.
Nearest earthquakes from Sonīpat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sonīpat, 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 Sonīpat.
When was the last earthquake in Sonīpat, Haryana?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonīpat on the afternoon of October 12, 2026 at 14:15 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east of Sonīpat at a depth of 208km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sonīpat, Haryana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sonīpat, Haryana?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonīpat on the night of October 20, 1991 at 02:53 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-east of Sonīpat at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sonīpat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sonīpat, Haryana?
In the past 10 years, 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sonīpat. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 70 days.
