Latest earthquakes near Tamil Nadu, India today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tamil Nadu.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 23, 2024 09:22
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 187 km NNW
from Vellore
Jun 16, 2024 03:55
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 91 km WSW
from Coimbatore
Jun 15, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 112 km WSW
from Coimbatore
May 14, 2024 13:34
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 290 km NNW
from Hosūr
Apr 20, 2024 14:19
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 295 km NNW
from Hosūr
Mar 17, 2024 13:44
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 275 km NNW
from Hosūr
Mar 14, 2024 20:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 93 km NNW
from Chennai
Feb 12, 2024 17:20
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 242 km NW
from Vellore
Feb 8, 2024 12:48
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 43 km SSW
from Hosūr
Jan 31, 2024 13:42
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 285 km NNW
from Hosūr
Jan 24, 2024 14:13
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 291 km NNW
from Hosūr
Dec 21, 2023 17:08
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 245 km NW
from Vellore
Dec 8, 2023 18:44
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 182 km ESE
from Tiruchirappalli
Dec 8, 2023 07:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 80 km SW
from Chennai
Sep 24, 2023 11:25
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 245 km NW
from Vellore
Aug 13, 2023 12:21
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 280 km NNW
from Hosūr
Aug 2, 2023 06:40
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 100 km NNE
from Chennai
Mar 28, 2023 13:45
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 290 km NNW
from Hosūr
Mar 3, 2020 03:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 80 km WNW
from Tirunelveli

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Sep 23, 2024 09:22

Average

A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tamil Nadu, India in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tamil Nadu with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tamil Nadu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tamil Nadu 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tamil Nadu (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2 100.0%
Mag. 5 0 0.0%
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 Tamil Nadu

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.6
On Mar 3, 2020 03:07.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.6
On Mar 3, 2020 03:07.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tamil Nadu occurred on Mar 3, 2020 03:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 80 kilometers (50 mi) west-northwest of Tirunelveli, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tamil Nadu in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tamil Nadu, 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 Tamil Nadu.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Tamil Nadu.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 3, 2020 03:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 80 km WNW
from Tirunelveli
Aug 2, 2023 06:40
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 100 km NNE
from Chennai

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tamil Nadu

Earthquakes by city in Tamil Nadu

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tamil Nadu, India.

Use this regional Tamil Nadu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Villupuram, Negapatam, Gudiyatham, Valparai, Kovilpatti, Vaniyambadi, Pollachi, Tiruchengode, Mayiladuthurai, Paramagudi, Aruppukkottai, Arakkonam, Kadayanallur, Bodināyakkanūr, Srivilliputhur, Virudunagar, Dharapuram, Tindivanam, Pattukkottai, Mettupalayam and Krishnagiri.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tamil Nadu.

When was the last earthquake in Tamil Nadu, India?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamil Nadu on the morning of September 23, 2024 at 09:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 187km north-northwest of Vellore at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tamil Nadu, India in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Tamil Nadu, India?

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamil Nadu on the night of March 3, 2020 at 03:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 80km west-northwest of Tirunelveli at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tamil Nadu since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Tamil Nadu, India?

In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tamil Nadu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.