Latest earthquakes near Ranchi, Jharkhand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ranchi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ranchi, it will show up within minutes.
Ranchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ranchi, 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 Ranchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ranchi 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 | 20 | 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 Ranchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ranchi occurred on Oct 14, 2022 05:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) west of Ranchi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ranchi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ranchi, 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 Ranchi.
Nearest earthquakes from Ranchi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ranchi, 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 Ranchi.
When was the last earthquake in Ranchi, Jharkhand?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ranchi on the afternoon of October 3, 2024 at 14:44 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 260km west-northwest of Ranchi at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ranchi, Jharkhand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ranchi, Jharkhand?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ranchi on the night of October 14, 2022 at 05:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 295km west of Ranchi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ranchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ranchi, Jharkhand?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ranchi. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
