Latest earthquakes near Punjab, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punjab, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punjab? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punjab, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Punjab Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Punjab. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Punjab and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 09:34PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 1mi from India.
Punjab Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punjab, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Punjab roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punjab in 2020. A total of 44 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punjab that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Punjab in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Punjab 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 | 182 | 94.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Punjab
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punjab occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) north-northwest of Amritsar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punjab in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 189 kilometers (117 mi) north-northwest of Jalandhar. It is the strongest earthquake near Punjab 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 Punjab, 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 Punjab.
Earthquakes by city in Punjab
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Punjab, India.
- Abohar
- Amritsar
- Barnāla
- Bathinda
- Batāla
- Ferozepore (Firozpur)
- Hoshiārpur
- Jalandhar
- Khanna
- Ludhiāna (Ludhiana)
- Moga
- Mohali
- Māler Kotla
- Pathānkot
- Patiāla
- Phagwāra
Use this regional Punjab earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kapūrthala, Muktsar, Sangrūr, Rājpura, Kotkapura, Mānsa, Farīdkot, Malaut, Fāzilka, Jagraon, Nābha, Sirhind, Tarn Tāran, Dhūri, Sunām, Ropar, Nangal, Kharar, Rāmpura, Giddarbāha and Patti.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Punjab.
When was the last earthquake in Punjab, India?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Punjab on the night of May 1, 2024 at 01:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 156km north-northeast of Pathānkot at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punjab, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Punjab, India?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Punjab on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 189km north-east of Jalandhar at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Punjab since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Punjab, India?
In the past 10 years, 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punjab. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
