Latest earthquakes near Leh, Ladakh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leh, Ladakh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leh (also known as 列城), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Leh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Leh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Leh and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 09:34PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 1mi from India.
Leh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leh, Ladakh 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 Leh roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Leh in 2022. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Leh 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 Leh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Leh 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 Leh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leh 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 Leh 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 Leh 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 Leh, Ladakh 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 Leh.
Nearest earthquakes from Leh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leh, Ladakh. 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 Leh.
When was the last earthquake in Leh, Ladakh?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Leh 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 Leh, Ladakh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leh, Ladakh?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Leh 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 Leh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leh, Ladakh?
In the past 10 years, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leh. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
