Latest earthquakes near Ludhiāna, Punjab today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ludhiāna, Punjab, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ludhiāna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ludhiāna (also known as Ludhiana), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ludhiāna Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ludhiāna. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ludhiāna and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 09:34PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 1mi from India.
Ludhiāna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ludhiāna, 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 Ludhiāna in 2020. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ludhiāna that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ludhiāna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ludhiāna 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 | 110 | 94.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.17% |
| 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 Ludhiāna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ludhiāna occurred on Jun 13, 2023 13:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) north of Ludhiāna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ludhiāna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 213 kilometers (132 mi) north of Ludhiāna. It is the strongest earthquake near Ludhiāna 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 Ludhiāna, 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 Ludhiāna.
Nearest earthquakes from Ludhiāna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ludhiāna, 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 Ludhiāna.
When was the last earthquake in Ludhiāna, Punjab?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ludhiāna on the night of May 1, 2024 at 01:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northeast of Ludhiāna at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ludhiāna, Punjab in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ludhiāna, Punjab?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ludhiāna on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 213km north-northeast of Ludhiāna at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ludhiāna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ludhiāna, Punjab?
In the past 10 years, 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ludhiāna. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
