Latest earthquakes near Meghalaya, India today

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List of latest earthquakes near Meghalaya.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 21, 2024 13:32
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 264 km W
from Shillong
Nov 20, 2024 04:33
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 158 km WNW
from Shillong
Nov 19, 2024 15:55
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 130 km NNE
from Shillong
Nov 12, 2024 12:28
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 147 km NE
from Shillong
Nov 7, 2024 21:19
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 160 km NNE
from Shillong
Nov 5, 2024 10:47
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 145 km NNE
from Shillong
Nov 1, 2024 22:06
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 188 km NNE
from Shillong
Oct 30, 2024 17:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 116 km WNW
from Shillong
Oct 26, 2024 17:42
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 180 km NE
from Shillong
Oct 21, 2024 18:35
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 72 km S
from Shillong
Oct 18, 2024 00:28
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 25 km ESE
from Shillong
Oct 18, 2024 00:13
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 293 km SSW
from Shillong
Oct 16, 2024 02:02
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 92 km WNW
from Shillong
Oct 15, 2024 14:16
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 260 km SE
from Shillong
Oct 15, 2024 02:18
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 129 km N
from Shillong
Oct 14, 2024 03:56
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 89 km NNE
from Shillong
Oct 13, 2024 22:31
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 205 km N
from Shillong
Oct 13, 2024 07:47
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 139 km NNE
from Shillong
Oct 13, 2024 07:47
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 102 km NE
from Shillong
Oct 13, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 267 km NNE
from Shillong
Oct 12, 2024 04:15
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 158 km NNE
from Shillong
Oct 11, 2024 02:43
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 292 km NNE
from Shillong
Oct 8, 2024 04:19
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 82 km W
from Shillong
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 286 km WNW
from Shillong
Oct 4, 2024 07:02
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 240 km ESE
from Shillong

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Meghalaya

Meghalaya Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
24 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 21, 2024 13:32

Average

A total of 241 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 15 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meghalaya in 2014. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meghalaya that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Meghalaya with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Meghalaya (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 217 90.04%
Mag. 5 22 9.13%
Mag. 6 2 0.83%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Meghalaya

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Jan 4, 2016 04:35.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.2
On Oct 23, 1943 23:53.

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 124 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.

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2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Dec 2, 2023 09:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 286 km SSW
from Shillong
Jul 19, 2019 14:52
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 257 km NNE
from Shillong
Oct 10, 2020 23:08
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 191 km ESE
from Shillong
Sep 12, 2018 10:20
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 194 km WNW
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
Nov 10, 2018 22:45
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 234 km SE
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Meghalaya on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west 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, 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meghalaya. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.