Latest earthquakes near Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bhopāl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bhopāl (also known as Bhopal), it will show up within minutes.
Bhopāl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bhopāl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bhopāl 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 | 6 | 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 Bhopāl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bhopāl occurred on Oct 16, 2023 17:44 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-southwest of Bhopāl, at a depth of 336 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bhopāl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1938 06:18, 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Bhopāl. It is the strongest earthquake near Bhopāl 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 Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh 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 Bhopāl.
Nearest earthquakes from Bhopāl
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh. 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 Bhopāl.
When was the last earthquake in Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhopāl on the evening of October 20, 2024 at 23:48 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east-southeast of Bhopāl at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhopāl on the morning of March 14, 1938 at 06:18 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 261km southwest of Bhopāl at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bhopāl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bhopāl. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
