Latest earthquakes near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kanpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kanpur, it will show up within minutes.
Kanpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kanpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kanpur 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 | 14 | 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 Kanpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kanpur occurred on Aug 20, 2022 01:12 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-northeast of Kanpur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kanpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 1918 16:11, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Kanpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Kanpur in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kanpur, 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 Kanpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Kanpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kanpur, 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 Kanpur.
When was the last earthquake in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanpur on the night of July 8, 2024 at 01:48 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northeast of Kanpur at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanpur on the afternoon of November 29, 1918 at 16:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-northeast of Kanpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kanpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kanpur. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
