Latest earthquakes near Ladakh, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ladakh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ladakh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ladakh (also known as 拉達克), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ladakh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ladakh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ladakh and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 09:34PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 1mi from India.
Ladakh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ladakh, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ladakh roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ladakh in 2022. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ladakh that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ladakh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ladakh 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 | 224 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.44% |
| 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 Ladakh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ladakh occurred on Sep 25, 2020 16:27 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 58 kilometers (36 mi) east of Leh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ladakh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 185 kilometers (115 mi) east of Leh. It is the strongest earthquake near Ladakh 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 Ladakh, 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 Ladakh.
Earthquakes by city in Ladakh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ladakh, India.
Use this regional Ladakh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Padam.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ladakh.
When was the last earthquake in Ladakh, India?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ladakh on the night of May 1, 2024 at 01:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 123km southwest of Leh at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ladakh, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ladakh, India?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ladakh on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 185km south-southwest of Leh at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ladakh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ladakh, India?
In the past 10 years, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ladakh. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
