Latest earthquakes near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh today
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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.
Dec 5, 2024 11:51AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Shimla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 133 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 | 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 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 124 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.
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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimla 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 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, 133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shimla. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
