Latest earthquakes near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shimla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shimla, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 05:28 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 253 km E from Shimla |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 09:18 Kolkata) |
M 2.9 | 241 km NNW from Shimla |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 04:52 Kolkata) |
M 2.9 | 258 km NNW from Shimla |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 02:34 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 242 km N from Shimla |
| 18 days ago (Mar 14 13:04 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 252 km N from Shimla |
| 19 days ago (Mar 14 02:50 Kolkata) |
M 5.1 | 231 km N from Shimla |
| 24 days ago (Mar 8 06:55 Kolkata) |
M 2.6 | 169 km ESE from Shimla |
| 28 days ago (Mar 4 06:35 Kolkata) |
M 2.5 | 298 km S from Shimla |
| 31 days ago (Mar 1 14:51 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 159 km NNW from Shimla |
| 37 days ago (Feb 23 15:24 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 257 km S from Shimla |
| 37 days ago (Feb 23 08:42 Kolkata) |
M 3.7 | 47 km NNW from Shimla |
| 42 days ago (Feb 18 20:12 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 196 km NE from Shimla |
| 42 days ago (Feb 18 13:40 Kolkata) |
M 3.1 | 232 km NE from Shimla |
| 43 days ago (Feb 17 05:36 Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 280 km S from Shimla |
| 52 days ago (Feb 9 01:40 Kolkata) |
M 2.5 | 131 km ESE from Shimla |
| 57 days ago (Feb 3 06:50 Kolkata) |
M 3.4 | 79 km NNE from Shimla |
| 60 days ago (Jan 31 09:28 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 133 km ESE from Shimla |
| 61 days ago (Jan 30 19:31 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 111 km E from Shimla |
| 62 days ago (Jan 29 15:28 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 125 km ESE from Shimla |
| 67 days ago (Jan 24 08:19 Kolkata) |
M 3.9 | 151 km E from Shimla |
| 67 days ago (Jan 24 07:41 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 130 km ESE from Shimla |
| 69 days ago (Jan 22 22:42 Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 288 km NNW from Shimla |
| 73 days ago (Jan 18 15:51 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 146 km NNW from Shimla |
| 84 days ago (Jan 7 17:14 Kolkata) |
M 3.4 | 43 km NW from Shimla |
| 86 days ago (Jan 5 13:34 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 247 km NNW from Shimla |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Shimla
Recent Shimla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shimla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shimla and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 02:50AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit 0mi from India on Friday Night.
Feb 17, 2025 05:36AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Najafgarh in India on Monday Night.
Shimla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 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 Shimla roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shimla in 2020. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shimla that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shimla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shimla 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 | 127 | 94.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.93% |
| 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 Shimla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shimla 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 Shimla 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 Shimla in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 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 Shimla.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 13:33 (Kolkata) |
M 5.2 | 253 km NNW from Shimla |
| 19 days ago (Mar 14 02:50 Kolkata) |
M 5.1 | 231 km N from Shimla |
| Dec 18, 2023 15:48 (Kolkata) |
M 5.1 | 233 km N from Shimla |
| Feb 6, 2017 22:33 (Kolkata) |
M 5.1 | 197 km ESE 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 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 |
| Jul 10, 2023 05:38 (Kolkata) |
M 4.9 | 265 km NNW from Shimla |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Shimla
Nearest earthquakes from Shimla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2021 22:01 (Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 24 km N from Shimla |
| Aug 1, 2016 19:08 (Kolkata) |
M 4.5 | 29 km NW from Shimla |
| Mar 25, 2020 17:10 (Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 59 km SW from Shimla |
| Oct 8, 2015 06:34 (Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 58 km NNW from Shimla |
| Aug 27, 2016 09:08 (Kolkata) |
M 4.1 | 59 km ENE from Shimla |
| Aug 27, 2016 07:05 (Kolkata) |
M 4.5 | 65 km NE from Shimla |
| Aug 27, 2016 06:44 (Kolkata) |
M 4.6 | 66 km NE from Shimla |
| Feb 23, 2022 09:58 (Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 78 km ENE from Shimla |
| Nov 16, 2022 21:32 (Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 91 km NNW from Shimla |
| Feb 5, 2019 15:54 (Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 94 km NNW from Shimla |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Shimla
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shimla.
When was the last earthquake in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimla on the night of March 28, 2025 at 05:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 253km east of Shimla at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimla 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 Shimla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shimla. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
