Latest earthquakes near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Varanasi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Varanasi, it will show up within minutes.
Varanasi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 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
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 16 | 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
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.
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.
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 May 1, 2024 at 14:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south of Varanasi at a depth of 25km 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, 16 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 228 days.
