Latest earthquakes near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh today

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List of latest earthquakes near Varanasi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 3, 2024 14:44
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 110 km S
from Varanasi
Aug 1, 2024 14:09
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 111 km S
from Varanasi
Jun 15, 2024 04:55
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 235 km NNW
from Varanasi
Jun 2, 2024 15:49
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 79 km S
from Varanasi
May 1, 2024 14:06
(Kolkata)
M 3.4 119 km S
from Varanasi
Apr 29, 2024 17:21
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 83 km SSW
from Varanasi
Mar 18, 2024 14:52
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 121 km SSW
from Varanasi
Mar 15, 2024 13:48
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 150 km SSW
from Varanasi
Mar 13, 2024 14:24
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 141 km S
from Varanasi
Mar 6, 2024 14:19
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 111 km S
from Varanasi
Feb 13, 2024 16:38
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 88 km SSW
from Varanasi
Feb 8, 2024 13:24
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 122 km S
from Varanasi
Jan 28, 2024 16:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 194 km S
from Varanasi
Dec 31, 2023 14:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 142 km SSW
from Varanasi
Dec 26, 2023 14:50
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 133 km SSW
from Varanasi
Dec 5, 2023 19:21
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 153 km SSW
from Varanasi
Nov 28, 2023 03:34
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 172 km WNW
from Varanasi
Nov 8, 2023 01:12
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 262 km NE
from Varanasi
Nov 1, 2023 08:41
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 144 km ENE
from Varanasi
Nov 1, 2023 02:59
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 33 km W
from Varanasi
Oct 22, 2023 08:13
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 277 km NNE
from Varanasi
Oct 22, 2023 07:24
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 333 km NNE
from Varanasi
Sep 22, 2023 14:19
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 232 km ENE
from Varanasi
Aug 28, 2023 20:26
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 245 km S
from Varanasi
Aug 28, 2023 20:04
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 235 km S
from Varanasi

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Varanasi

Varanasi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.4
Oct 3, 2024 14:44

Average

A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Varanasi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Varanasi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Varanasi 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Varanasi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 17 100.0%
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 Varanasi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.9
On Oct 14, 2022 05:28.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.1
On Jun 2, 1927 22:07.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Varanasi occurred on Oct 14, 2022 05:28 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of Varanasi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Varanasi in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jun 2, 1927 22:07, 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-southwest of Varanasi. It is the strongest earthquake near Varanasi 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 Varanasi, 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 Varanasi.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Varanasi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 14, 2022 05:28
(Kolkata)
M 4.9 226 km SSW
from Varanasi
May 28, 2020 14:10
(Kolkata)
M 4.8 250 km E
from Varanasi
Jul 29, 2022 00:56
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 218 km SSW
from Varanasi
Sep 1, 2018 23:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 211 km SSW
from Varanasi
Apr 10, 2018 19:44
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 140 km SSW
from Varanasi
Jul 11, 2022 08:10
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 217 km SSW
from Varanasi
Aug 9, 2019 18:10
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 275 km NNE
from Varanasi
May 27, 2015 13:00
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 288 km NE
from Varanasi
Nov 8, 2023 01:12
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 262 km NE
from Varanasi
Jan 6, 2022 23:59
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 280 km N
from Varanasi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Varanasi

Nearest earthquakes from Varanasi

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Varanasi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 1, 2023 02:59
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 33 km W
from Varanasi
Apr 10, 2018 19:44
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 140 km SSW
from Varanasi
Nov 1, 2023 08:41
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 144 km ENE
from Varanasi
Dec 5, 2023 19:21
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 153 km SSW
from Varanasi
Nov 28, 2023 03:34
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 172 km WNW
from Varanasi
Sep 1, 2018 23:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 211 km SSW
from Varanasi
Jul 11, 2022 08:10
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 217 km SSW
from Varanasi
Jul 29, 2022 00:56
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 218 km SSW
from Varanasi
Oct 14, 2022 05:28
(Kolkata)
M 4.9 226 km SSW
from Varanasi
Jun 15, 2024 04:55
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 235 km NNW
from Varanasi

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Varanasi

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Varanasi.

When was the last earthquake in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Varanasi on the afternoon of October 3, 2024 at 14:44 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 110km south of Varanasi at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Varanasi on the evening of June 2, 1927 at 22:07 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south-southwest of Varanasi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Varanasi since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Varanasi. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.