Latest earthquakes near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lucknow? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lucknow, it will show up within minutes.
Lucknow Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lucknow in 2023. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lucknow that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lucknow in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lucknow 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 | 54 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 14.29% |
| 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 Lucknow
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lucknow occurred on Oct 3, 2023 14:51 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north of Lucknow, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lucknow in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on May 27, 1936 11:49, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north of Lucknow. It is the strongest earthquake near Lucknow 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 Lucknow, 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 Lucknow.
Nearest earthquakes from Lucknow
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lucknow, 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 Lucknow.
When was the last earthquake in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lucknow on the night of December 21, 2024 at 03:59 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 302km north-northeast of Lucknow at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lucknow on the morning of May 27, 1936 at 11:49 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-east of Lucknow at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lucknow since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lucknow. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
