Latest earthquakes near Shillong, Meghalaya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shillong, Meghalaya, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shillong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shillong, it will show up within minutes.
Shillong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shillong, Meghalaya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shillong roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shillong in 2014. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shillong 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 Shillong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shillong 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 | 227 | 89.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 9.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shillong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shillong 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 Shillong 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 Shillong 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 Shillong, Meghalaya 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 Shillong.
Nearest earthquakes from Shillong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shillong, Meghalaya. 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 Shillong.
When was the last earthquake in Shillong, Meghalaya?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shillong on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north-northeast of Shillong at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shillong, Meghalaya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shillong, Meghalaya?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shillong 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 Shillong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shillong, Meghalaya?
In the past 10 years, 253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shillong. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
