Latest earthquakes near Chennai, Tamil Nadu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chennai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chennai, it will show up within minutes.
Chennai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chennai, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chennai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chennai 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 | 1 | 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 Chennai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chennai occurred on Aug 2, 2023 06:40 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 100 kilometers (62 mi) north-northeast of Chennai, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chennai in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 Chennai.
Nearest earthquakes from Chennai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 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 Chennai.
When was the last earthquake in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chennai on the afternoon of November 9, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 223km west-southwest of Chennai at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chennai, Tamil Nadu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chennai, Tamil Nadu?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chennai on the morning of August 2, 2023 at 06:40 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 100km north-northeast of Chennai at a depth of 5km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chennai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chennai. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
