Latest earthquakes near Nagaland, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nagaland, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nagaland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nagaland (also known as Nāgāland), it will show up within minutes.
Nagaland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagaland, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagaland roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagaland in 2021. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagaland that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nagaland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nagaland 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 | 444 | 93.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 6.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nagaland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nagaland occurred on Jan 4, 2016 04:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 123 kilometers (76 mi) south of Dimāpur, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nagaland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1947 19:13, 286 kilometers (178 mi) south of Dimāpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagaland 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 Nagaland, 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 Nagaland.
Earthquakes by city in Nagaland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nagaland, India.
Use this regional Nagaland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kohīma, Wokha, Mokokchūng, Tuensang, Zunheboto and Mon.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nagaland.
When was the last earthquake in Nagaland, India?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagaland on the morning of December 25, 2024 at 08:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-southeast of Dimāpur at a depth of 90km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagaland, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagaland, India?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagaland on the evening of July 29, 1947 at 19:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north of Dimāpur at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagaland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagaland, India?
In the past 10 years, 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagaland. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
