Latest earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir, India today

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List of latest earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
5 days ago
(Mar 26 09:18 Kolkata)
M 2.9 100 km ENE
from Jammu
7 days ago
(Mar 24 04:52 Kolkata)
M 2.9 182 km ESE
from Srinagar
13 days ago
(Mar 18 02:34 Kolkata)
M 2.8 220 km ESE
from Srinagar
16 days ago
(Mar 14 15:24 Kolkata)
M 3.6 60 km N
from Srinagar
17 days ago
(Mar 14 13:04 Kolkata)
M 3.2 196 km ESE
from Srinagar
17 days ago
(Mar 14 02:50 Kolkata)
M 5.1 181 km ENE
from Jammu
22 days ago
(Mar 9 13:43 Kolkata)
M 3.4 127 km SW
from Jammu
28 days ago
(Mar 2 18:38 Kolkata)
M 3.2 286 km ENE
from Srinagar
29 days ago
(Mar 1 14:51 Kolkata)
M 2.7 144 km ESE
from Jammu
32 days ago
(Feb 26 17:36 Kolkata)
M 3.5 239 km NNE
from Srinagar
35 days ago
(Feb 23 20:47 Kolkata)
M 3.8 77 km WNW
from Srinagar
36 days ago
(Feb 23 08:42 Kolkata)
M 3.7 241 km SE
from Jammu
38 days ago
(Feb 21 03:51 Kolkata)
M 4.4 220 km WNW
from Srinagar
43 days ago
(Feb 15 23:18 Kolkata)
M 4.7 178 km WSW
from Srinagar
47 days ago
(Feb 11 23:58 Kolkata)
M 3.5 61 km W
from Jammu
47 days ago
(Feb 11 23:49 Kolkata)
M 3.7 283 km WSW
from Jammu
48 days ago
(Feb 10 21:15 Kolkata)
M 4.4 293 km E
from Srinagar
56 days ago
(Feb 3 06:50 Kolkata)
M 3.4 270 km ESE
from Jammu
67 days ago
(Jan 22 22:42 Kolkata)
M 3.7 132 km E
from Srinagar
67 days ago
(Jan 22 22:42 Kolkata)
M 4.2 119 km SE
from Srinagar
71 days ago
(Jan 18 15:51 Kolkata)
M 3.2 166 km ESE
from Jammu
82 days ago
(Jan 7 17:14 Kolkata)
M 3.4 241 km SE
from Jammu
85 days ago
(Jan 5 13:34 Kolkata)
M 3.5 155 km SE
from Srinagar
92 days ago
(Dec 28 19:34 Kolkata)
M 3.4 73 km ESE
from Srinagar
93 days ago
(Dec 27 21:07 Kolkata)
M 4.3 75 km NW
from Srinagar

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir

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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.

Jammu and Kashmir Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
26 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Mar 26, 2025 09:18

Average

A total of 261 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Jammu and Kashmir with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Jammu and Kashmir (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 238 91.19%
Mag. 5 23 8.81%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Dec 30, 2019 22:48.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Apr 4, 1905 06:11.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 30, 2019 22:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 168 km N
from Srinagar
Sep 24, 2019 16:31
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 146 km SW
from Srinagar
Oct 1, 2016 13:34
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 137 km NW
from Srinagar
Jul 2, 2015 12:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 109 km WNW
from Srinagar
Feb 5, 2019 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 127 km NNW
from Srinagar
Jun 13, 2023 13:33
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 148 km SE
from Srinagar
Dec 27, 2021 19:01
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 164 km N
from Srinagar
Jun 12, 2019 08:40
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 191 km WNW
from Srinagar
Dec 5, 2024 11:51
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 108 km W
from Jammu
Jan 11, 2021 19:32
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 113 km SE
from Srinagar

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Jammu and Kashmir

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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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jammu and Kashmir on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 09:18 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 100km east-northeast of Jammu at a depth of 5km 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, 261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jammu and Kashmir. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.