Latest earthquakes near Himachal Pradesh, India today
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Recent Himachal Pradesh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Himachal Pradesh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Himachal Pradesh and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:51AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Himachal Pradesh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 133 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 126 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 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 Himachal Pradesh
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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Himachal Pradesh on the morning of December 26, 2024 at 09:42 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south 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, 133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Himachal Pradesh. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
