Latest earthquakes near Dhanbad, Jharkhand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dhanbad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dhanbad, it will show up within minutes.
Dhanbad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dhanbad, Jharkhand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dhanbad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dhanbad 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 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Dhanbad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dhanbad occurred on May 28, 2020 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) north-northwest of Dhanbad, at a depth of 264 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dhanbad in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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 Dhanbad.
Nearest earthquakes from Dhanbad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dhanbad, Jharkhand. 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 Dhanbad.
When was the last earthquake in Dhanbad, Jharkhand?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhanbad on the afternoon of September 14, 2024 at 14:54 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 258km southwest of Dhanbad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dhanbad, Jharkhand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dhanbad, Jharkhand?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhanbad on the afternoon of May 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 231km north-northwest of Dhanbad at a depth of 264km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dhanbad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dhanbad, Jharkhand?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dhanbad. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
