Latest earthquakes near Karnataka, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karnataka, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karnataka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karnataka, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Karnataka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Karnataka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Karnataka and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2024 07:26AM
Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Mulugu in India.
Karnataka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karnataka, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karnataka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Karnataka 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 | 19 | 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 Karnataka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karnataka occurred on Apr 24, 2020 11:53 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-east of Bīdar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karnataka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Dec 11, 1967 04:21, 186 kilometers (116 mi) north-east of Belgaum. It is the strongest earthquake near Karnataka 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 Karnataka, 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 Karnataka.
Earthquakes by city in Karnataka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Karnataka, India.
- Belgaum
- Bellary
- Bengaluru
- Bhadrāvati (Bhadravati)
- Bijapur
- Bīdar (Bidar)
- Chikmagalūr
- Chitradurga
- Davangere
- Gadag
- Gadag-Betageri
- Gangāwati (Gangavati)
- Gulbarga
- Hassan
- Hospet
- Hubli
- Kolār
- Mandya
- Mangalore
- Mysore
- Robertsonpet
- Rāichūr
- Shimoga
- Tumkūr
- Udupi
- Yelahanka
Use this regional Karnataka earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rānībennur, Bagalkot, Closepet, Doddaballapura, Harihar, Rabkavi, Gokak, Chintāmani, Sindhnūr, Chamrajnagar, Channapatna, Basavakalyān, Yādgīr, Karwar, Jamkhandi, Sirsi, Tiptūr, Koppal, Hāveri, Ullal and Sīra.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karnataka.
When was the last earthquake in Karnataka, India?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Karnataka on the afternoon of December 7, 2024 at 12:15 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 59km east-northeast of Rāichūr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karnataka, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karnataka, India?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Karnataka on the night of December 11, 1967 at 04:21 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 186km north-northwest of Belgaum at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karnataka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karnataka, India?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karnataka. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
