Latest earthquakes near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meerut? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meerut (also known as मेरठ), it will show up within minutes.
Meerut Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meerut, 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 Meerut in 2022. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meerut that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Meerut in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Meerut 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 | 61 | 96.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.17% |
| 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 Meerut
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meerut occurred on Feb 6, 2017 22:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-east of Meerut, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meerut in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 28, 1916 12:09, 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-east of Meerut. It is the strongest earthquake near Meerut 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 Meerut, 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 Meerut.
Nearest earthquakes from Meerut
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meerut, 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 Meerut.
When was the last earthquake in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Meerut on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 232km east-northeast of Meerut at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Meerut on the afternoon of August 28, 1916 at 12:09 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Meerut at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meerut since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meerut. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
