Latest earthquakes near Aizawl, Mizoram today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aizawl, Mizoram, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aizawl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aizawl, it will show up within minutes.
Aizawl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aizawl, Mizoram 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 Aizawl roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aizawl in 2020. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aizawl 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 Aizawl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aizawl 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 | 456 | 91.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 7.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aizawl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aizawl 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 Aizawl 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 Aizawl 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 Aizawl, Mizoram 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 Aizawl.
Nearest earthquakes from Aizawl
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aizawl, Mizoram. 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 Aizawl.
When was the last earthquake in Aizawl, Mizoram?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aizawl on the morning of October 24, 2024 at 09:34 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 190km south-east of Aizawl at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aizawl, Mizoram in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aizawl, Mizoram?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aizawl 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 Aizawl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aizawl, Mizoram?
In the past 10 years, 498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aizawl. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
