Latest earthquakes near Himachal Pradesh, India today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 4, 2024 01:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 100 km ENE
from Shimla
Nov 3, 2024 14:51
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 291 km NE
from Shimla
Oct 31, 2024 09:23
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 120 km ENE
from Shimla
Oct 20, 2024 11:21
(Kolkata)
M 3.7 240 km NNW
from Shimla
Oct 15, 2024 12:01
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 76 km NNW
from Shimla
Oct 13, 2024 17:11
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 246 km NNW
from Shimla
Oct 13, 2024 06:14
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 241 km NNW
from Shimla
Oct 12, 2024 15:32
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 68 km E
from Shimla
Oct 11, 2024 13:41
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 96 km NNE
from Shimla
Oct 4, 2024 00:34
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 103 km ENE
from Shimla
Sep 29, 2024 00:10
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 161 km NNW
from Shimla
Sep 21, 2024 17:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 246 km S
from Shimla
Sep 20, 2024 13:32
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 248 km ESE
from Shimla
Sep 6, 2024 11:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 88 km E
from Shimla
Aug 25, 2024 21:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 141 km SE
from Shimla
Aug 24, 2024 13:26
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 209 km SSW
from Shimla
Aug 13, 2024 15:44
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 233 km NW
from Shimla
Aug 9, 2024 16:47
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 189 km NNW
from Shimla
Aug 9, 2024 09:53
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 63 km NNW
from Shimla
Aug 3, 2024 22:16
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 120 km WSW
from Shimla
Aug 2, 2024 09:45
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 178 km NNW
from Shimla
Aug 1, 2024 01:11
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 179 km NNW
from Shimla
Jul 28, 2024 18:43
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 250 km NW
from Shimla
Jul 25, 2024 23:50
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 176 km E
from Shimla
Jul 22, 2024 16:07
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 259 km NNW
from Shimla

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
13 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 4, 2024 01:29

Average

A total of 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Himachal Pradesh, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Himachal Pradesh roughly every 27 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Himachal Pradesh in 2020. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Himachal Pradesh that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Himachal Pradesh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 128 94.81%
Mag. 5 7 5.19%
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 Himachal Pradesh

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.2
On Jun 13, 2023 13:33.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Apr 4, 1905 06:11.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Himachal Pradesh occurred on Jun 13, 2023 13:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-northwest of Shimla, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Himachal Pradesh in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 168 kilometers (104 mi) north-northwest of Shimla. It is the strongest earthquake near Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh, India 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 Himachal Pradesh.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Himachal Pradesh.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 13, 2023 13:33
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 253 km NNW
from Shimla
Dec 18, 2023 15:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 233 km N
from Shimla
Dec 6, 2017 20:49
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 197 km ESE
from Shimla
Jan 11, 2021 19:32
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 286 km NNW
from Shimla
Feb 6, 2017 22:33
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 197 km ESE
from Shimla
Feb 26, 2020 20:34
(Kolkata)
M 5.0 225 km NNW
from Shimla
Apr 4, 2024 21:34
(Kolkata)
M 5.0 232 km N
from Shimla
Sep 9, 2019 12:10
(Kolkata)
M 4.9 228 km NNW
from Shimla
Apr 2, 2015 02:53
(Kolkata)
M 4.9 239 km ESE
from Shimla
Jul 10, 2023 05:38
(Kolkata)
M 4.9 265 km NNW
from Shimla

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Himachal Pradesh

Earthquakes by city in Himachal Pradesh

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Use this regional Himachal Pradesh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Solan, Kālka, Mandi, Nāhan, Sundarnagar, Baddi, Pāonta Sāhib, Chamba, Kulu, Dharamsala, Hamīrpur and Una.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Himachal Pradesh.

When was the last earthquake in Himachal Pradesh, India?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Himachal Pradesh on the night of November 4, 2024 at 01:29 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 100km east-northeast of Shimla at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Himachal Pradesh, India in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Himachal Pradesh, India?

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Himachal Pradesh on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 168km north of Shimla at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Himachal Pradesh since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Himachal Pradesh, India?

In the past 10 years, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Himachal Pradesh. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.