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.
Recent Dimāpur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dimāpur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dimāpur and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 06:15PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening 82mi from Myitkyina in Myanmar.
Dimāpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 485 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 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 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 | 450 | 92.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 6.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 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 Jul 29, 1947 19:13, 286 kilometers (178 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dimāpur on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 08:45 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 151km south-southeast of Dimāpur at a depth of 10km 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 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 Dimāpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dimāpur, Nagaland?
In the past 10 years, 485 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dimāpur. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
