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.
Meghalaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 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.
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 | 218 | 90.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 9.09% |
| 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
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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Meghalaya on the night of December 21, 2024 at 04:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 136km north-northeast of Shillong at a depth of 22km 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, 242 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.
