Latest earthquakes near Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu today

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List of latest earthquakes near Thoothukudi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 8, 2023 18:44
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 268 km NE
from Thoothukudi
Mar 3, 2020 03:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 124 km WNW
from Thoothukudi

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Dec 8, 2023 18:44

Average

A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 years.

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

Magnitude Distribution

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

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 Thoothukudi occurred on Mar 3, 2020 03:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 124 kilometers (77 mi) west-northwest of Thoothukudi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Thoothukudi in the list below.

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

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List of strongest earthquakes near Thoothukudi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 3, 2020 03:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 124 km WNW
from Thoothukudi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Thoothukudi

Nearest earthquakes from Thoothukudi

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Thoothukudi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 3, 2020 03:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 124 km WNW
from Thoothukudi

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Thoothukudi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Thoothukudi on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 18:44 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-east of Thoothukudi at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu?

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Thoothukudi on the night of March 3, 2020 at 03:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 124km west-northwest of Thoothukudi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Thoothukudi since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thoothukudi. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.