Latest earthquakes near Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir today
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Recent Srinagar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Srinagar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Srinagar and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 11:51AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Jhelum in Pakistan.
Srinagar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Srinagar roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Srinagar in 2020. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Srinagar 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 Srinagar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Srinagar 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 | 219 | 90.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 9.5% |
| 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 Srinagar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Srinagar 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 Srinagar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 257 kilometers (160 mi) north of Srinagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Srinagar 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 Srinagar, 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 Srinagar.
Nearest earthquakes from Srinagar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Srinagar, 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 Srinagar.
When was the last earthquake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Srinagar on the evening of December 25, 2024 at 18:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-east of Srinagar at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Srinagar on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 257km south-east of Srinagar at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Srinagar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir?
In the past 10 years, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Srinagar. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
