Latest earthquakes near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gorakhpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gorakhpur (also known as गोरखपुर), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gorakhpur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gorakhpur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gorakhpur and elsewhere.
Aug 26, 2026 08:22AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Gorakhpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gorakhpur roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gorakhpur in 2016. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gorakhpur that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gorakhpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gorakhpur 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 | 161 | 95.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.73% |
| 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 Gorakhpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gorakhpur occurred on Nov 3, 2023 23:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-northwest of Gorakhpur, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gorakhpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 25, 2015 11:41, 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-northwest of Gorakhpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Gorakhpur in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gorakhpur, 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 Gorakhpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Gorakhpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gorakhpur, 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 Gorakhpur.
When was the last earthquake in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorakhpur on the morning of August 26, 2026 at 11:30 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-east of Gorakhpur at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorakhpur on the morning of April 25, 2015 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north-east of Gorakhpur at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gorakhpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gorakhpur. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
