Latest earthquakes near Mizoram, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mizoram, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mizoram? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mizoram, it will show up within minutes.
Mizoram Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 493 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mizoram, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mizoram roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mizoram in 2020. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mizoram that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mizoram in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mizoram 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 | 450 | 91.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 8.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mizoram
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mizoram occurred on Apr 13, 2016 19:25 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) east-southeast of Aizawl, at a depth of 136 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mizoram in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1988 06:06, 291 kilometers (181 mi) east-southeast of Aizawl. It is the strongest earthquake near Mizoram 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 Mizoram, 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 Mizoram.
Earthquakes by city in Mizoram
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mizoram, India.
Use this regional Mizoram earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lunglei, Kolasib, Saiha and Serchhīp.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mizoram.
When was the last earthquake in Mizoram, India?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mizoram on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 06:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 202km east-southeast of Aizawl at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mizoram, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mizoram, India?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mizoram on the morning of August 6, 1988 at 06:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east-northeast of Aizawl at a depth of 91km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mizoram since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mizoram, India?
In the past 10 years, 493 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mizoram. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
