Latest earthquakes near Jharkhand, India today
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Recent Jharkhand Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jharkhand. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jharkhand and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Jharkhand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jharkhand, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jharkhand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jharkhand 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 | 40 | 97.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.44% |
| 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 Jharkhand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jharkhand occurred on Jul 31, 2022 07:58 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) north of Deoghar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jharkhand in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Aug 21, 1988 04:39, 252 kilometers (157 mi) north of Deoghar. It is the strongest earthquake near Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand, 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 Jharkhand.
Earthquakes by city in Jharkhand
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jharkhand, India.
Use this regional Jharkhand earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sāhibganj, Jharia, Rāmgarh, Daltonganj, Jhumri Telaiya, Chāībāsa, Gīrīdīh, Kātrās, Lohārdagā, Madhupur, Jugsālai, Dumka, Gumia, Chatrā, Pakur, Pāthardih, Gumlā, Godda, Garhwa, Chakradharpur and Ghātsīla.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jharkhand.
When was the last earthquake in Jharkhand, India?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jharkhand on the afternoon of December 2, 2025 at 13:14 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 288km southwest of Ranchi at a depth of 219km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jharkhand, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jharkhand, India?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jharkhand on the night of August 21, 1988 at 04:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north of Deoghar at a depth of 57km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jharkhand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jharkhand, India?
In the past 10 years, 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jharkhand. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 89 days.
