Latest earthquakes near Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir today
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Recent Jammu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jammu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jammu and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 09:34PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 1mi from India.
Jammu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jammu roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jammu in 2020. A total of 42 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jammu 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jammu 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 | 167 | 90.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 9.24% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jammu occurred on Oct 1, 2016 13:34 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northwest of Jammu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jammu 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-northwest of Jammu. It is the strongest earthquake near Jammu 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 Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Jammu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. 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 Jammu.
When was the last earthquake in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jammu on the night of May 1, 2024 at 01:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 178km east-northeast of Jammu at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jammu 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir?
In the past 10 years, 184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jammu. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
