Latest earthquakes near Madurai, Tamil Nadu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Madurai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Madurai, it will show up within minutes.
Madurai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Madurai, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Madurai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Madurai 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 Madurai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madurai occurred on Mar 3, 2020 03:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-west of Madurai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Madurai in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Madurai, 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 Madurai.
Nearest earthquakes from Madurai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Madurai, 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 Madurai.
When was the last earthquake in Madurai, Tamil Nadu?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Madurai on the night of June 16, 2024 at 03:55 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 226km west-northwest of Madurai at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Madurai, Tamil Nadu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Madurai, Tamil Nadu?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Madurai on the night of March 3, 2020 at 03:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 148km southwest of Madurai at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Madurai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Madurai, Tamil Nadu?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madurai. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
