Latest earthquakes near Jalandhar, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jalandhar, Punjab, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jalandhar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jalandhar, it will show up within minutes.
Jalandhar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jalandhar, Punjab in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jalandhar in 2020. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jalandhar that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jalandhar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jalandhar 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 | 112 | 94.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.08% |
| 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 Jalandhar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jalandhar occurred on Sep 24, 2019 16:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-west of Jalandhar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jalandhar 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-west of Jalandhar. It is the strongest earthquake near Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar, 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 Jalandhar.
Nearest earthquakes from Jalandhar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jalandhar, 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 Jalandhar.
When was the last earthquake in Jalandhar, Punjab?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalandhar on the afternoon of November 29, 2024 at 16:01 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-southeast of Jalandhar at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jalandhar, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jalandhar, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jalandhar, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalandhar. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
