Latest earthquakes near Meghalaya, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meghalaya, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meghalaya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meghalaya, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Mar 29 14:31 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 187 km ESE from Shillong |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 18:47 Kolkata) |
M 3.7 | 253 km SE from Shillong |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 13:29 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 290 km ESE from Shillong |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 13:03 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 131 km W from Shillong |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 11:50 Kolkata) |
M 7.7 | 570 km SE from Shillong |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 15:26 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 218 km NNE from Shillong |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 01:30 Kolkata) |
M 3.0 | 247 km E from Shillong |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 18:35 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 118 km SE from Shillong |
| 10 days ago (Mar 19 17:41 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 100 km W from Shillong |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 03:40 Kolkata) |
M 3.1 | 270 km SE from Shillong |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 13:19 Kolkata) |
M 5.1 | 327 km ESE from Shillong |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 01:07 Kolkata) |
M 4.1 | 202 km SE from Shillong |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 21:13 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 109 km WNW from Shillong |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 06:01 Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 179 km NNE from Shillong |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 19:31 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 279 km ESE from Shillong |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 09:31 Kolkata) |
M 2.6 | 178 km NNE from Shillong |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 18:30 Kolkata) |
M 2.5 | 288 km WNW from Shillong |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 12:51 Kolkata) |
M 2.5 | 125 km WNW from Shillong |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 02:47 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 246 km SE from Shillong |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 12:20 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 298 km ESE from Shillong |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 11:06 Kolkata) |
M 5.4 | 302 km ESE from Shillong |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 21:50 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 118 km NW from Shillong |
| 27 days ago (Mar 2 13:03 Kolkata) |
M 3.7 | 236 km SSE from Shillong |
| 27 days ago (Mar 2 04:48 Kolkata) |
M 2.7 | 140 km WNW from Shillong |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:19 Kolkata) |
M 3.1 | 152 km SE from Shillong |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Meghalaya
Recent Meghalaya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Meghalaya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Meghalaya and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 11:50AM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 18, 2025 01:19PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Mar 5, 2025 11:06AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit 68mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar on Wednesday Morning.
Feb 27, 2025 02:25AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Morigaon in India.
Meghalaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meghalaya, 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 Meghalaya roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meghalaya in 2020. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meghalaya that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Meghalaya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Meghalaya 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 | 89.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 9.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Meghalaya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meghalaya occurred on Jan 4, 2016 04:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) east-southeast of Shillong, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meghalaya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 23, 1943 23:53, 232 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Shillong. It is the strongest earthquake near Meghalaya in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Meghalaya, 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 Meghalaya.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2016 04:35 (Kolkata) |
M 6.7 | 197 km ESE from Shillong |
| Apr 28, 2021 07:51 (Kolkata) |
M 6.0 | 146 km NNE from Shillong |
| Jan 3, 2017 14:39 (Kolkata) |
M 5.7 | 173 km S from Shillong |
| Oct 10, 2020 23:08 (Kolkata) |
M 5.5 | 191 km ESE from Shillong |
| Jul 19, 2019 14:52 (Kolkata) |
M 5.5 | 257 km NNE from Shillong |
| Dec 2, 2023 09:05 (Kolkata) |
M 5.5 | 286 km SSW from Shillong |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 02:25 Kolkata) |
M 5.3 | 93 km NNE from Shillong |
| Jul 7, 2021 08:45 (Kolkata) |
M 5.3 | 160 km WNW from Shillong |
| Aug 14, 2023 20:19 (Kolkata) |
M 5.3 | 75 km SSE from Shillong |
| Sep 12, 2018 10:20 (Kolkata) |
M 5.3 | 194 km WNW from Shillong |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Meghalaya
Earthquakes by city in Meghalaya
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Meghalaya, India.
Use this regional Meghalaya earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tura, Mankāchar and Nongstoin.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Meghalaya.
When was the last earthquake in Meghalaya, India?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Meghalaya on the afternoon of March 29, 2025 at 14:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east-southeast of Shillong at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meghalaya, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meghalaya, India?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Meghalaya on the evening of October 23, 1943 at 23:53 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-east of Shillong at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meghalaya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meghalaya, India?
In the past 10 years, 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meghalaya. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
