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Latest earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jammu and Kashmir? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jammu and Kashmir, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jammu and Kashmir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jammu and Kashmir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 10:30PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 266km from Khorugh in Tajikistan on Thursday Evening.
Jan 7, 2026 12:47AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK hit 274km from Kashgar in China on Wednesday Night.
Sep 4, 2025 10:26PM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Sep 1, 2025 12:47AM
On Sunday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.0 Earthquake struck near Jalālābād in Afghanistan.
Jammu and Kashmir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jammu and Kashmir, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jammu and Kashmir roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jammu and Kashmir in 2020. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jammu and Kashmir that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jammu and Kashmir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jammu and Kashmir 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 | 249 | 92.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.43% |
| 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 Jammu and Kashmir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jammu and Kashmir occurred on Dec 30, 2019 22:48 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 168 kilometers (104 mi) north of Srinagar, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 193 kilometers (120 mi) north of Jammu. It is the strongest earthquake near Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir, 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 Jammu and Kashmir.
Earthquakes by city in Jammu and Kashmir
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Use this regional Jammu and Kashmir earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Udhampur, Anantnag, Bāramūla, Sopur, Kathua, Bandipura, Pūnch, Rajaori, Sāmba, Bijbehara, Kishtwār, Pulwama, Doda, Gāndarbal and Kulgam.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jammu and Kashmir.
When was the last earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir, India?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jammu and Kashmir on the evening of January 8, 2026 at 22:30 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 368km north of Srinagar at a depth of 56km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jammu and Kashmir, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jammu and Kashmir, India?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jammu and Kashmir on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east of Jammu at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jammu and Kashmir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jammu and Kashmir, India?
In the past 10 years, 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jammu and Kashmir. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
