Latest earthquakes near Amritsar, Punjab today
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Recent Amritsar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Amritsar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Amritsar and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 09:34PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 1mi from India.
Amritsar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amritsar, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Amritsar roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Amritsar in 2020. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Amritsar that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amritsar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Amritsar 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 | 117 | 93.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.4% |
| 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 Amritsar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amritsar 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 Amritsar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-northwest of Amritsar. It is the strongest earthquake near Amritsar 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 Amritsar, Punjab 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 Amritsar.
Nearest earthquakes from Amritsar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Amritsar, Punjab. 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 Amritsar.
When was the last earthquake in Amritsar, Punjab?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Amritsar on the night of May 1, 2024 at 01:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 258km north-east of Amritsar at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amritsar, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amritsar, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Amritsar on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east-northeast of Amritsar at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amritsar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amritsar, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amritsar. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
