Latest earthquakes near Dimāpur, Nagaland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dimāpur, Nagaland, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dimāpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dimāpur, it will show up within minutes.
Dimāpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dimāpur, Nagaland 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 Dimāpur roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dimāpur in 2021. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dimāpur that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dimāpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dimāpur 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 | 443 | 92.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 6.71% |
| 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 Dimāpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dimāpur 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 Dimāpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1988 06:06, 165 kilometers (103 mi) south of Dimāpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Dimāpur 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 Dimāpur, Nagaland 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 Dimāpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Dimāpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dimāpur, Nagaland. 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 Dimāpur.
When was the last earthquake in Dimāpur, Nagaland?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dimāpur on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 16:27 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 128km south of Dimāpur at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dimāpur, Nagaland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dimāpur, Nagaland?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dimāpur on the morning of August 6, 1988 at 06:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 165km east-southeast of Dimāpur at a depth of 91km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dimāpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dimāpur, Nagaland?
In the past 10 years, 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dimāpur. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
