Latest earthquakes near Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Azamgarh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Azamgarh (also known as आजमगढ जिल्ला), it will show up within minutes.
Azamgarh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 238 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Azamgarh roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Azamgarh in 2015. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Azamgarh that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Azamgarh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Azamgarh 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 | 219 | 92.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Azamgarh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Azamgarh occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-northeast of Azamgarh, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Azamgarh in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh 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 Azamgarh.
Nearest earthquakes from Azamgarh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. 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 Azamgarh.
When was the last earthquake in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Azamgarh on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 14:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 204km south of Azamgarh at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Azamgarh on the morning of April 25, 2015 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northeast of Azamgarh at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Azamgarh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 238 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Azamgarh. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
