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.
Karnataka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 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 | 18 | 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 Jun 3, 2017 23:44 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) north-northwest of Belgaum, 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-northwest 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Karnataka on the afternoon of April 24, 2024 at 13:25 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 96km east-southeast of Bīdar at a depth of 5km 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, 18 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 203 days.
