Latest earthquakes near Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh today
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Muzaffarnagar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muzaffarnagar in 2022. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muzaffarnagar 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 Muzaffarnagar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Muzaffarnagar 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 | 72 | 96.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 4.0% |
| 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 Muzaffarnagar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muzaffarnagar occurred on Dec 1, 2016 22:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) east-northeast of Muzaffarnagar, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muzaffarnagar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 28, 1916 12:09, 289 kilometers (180 mi) east-northeast of Muzaffarnagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarnagar 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 Muzaffarnagar, 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 Muzaffarnagar.
Nearest earthquakes from Muzaffarnagar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muzaffarnagar, 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 Muzaffarnagar.
When was the last earthquake in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarnagar on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 212km east-northeast of Muzaffarnagar at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Muzaffarnagar on the afternoon of August 28, 1916 at 12:09 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east of Muzaffarnagar at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muzaffarnagar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muzaffarnagar. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 49 days.
