Latest earthquakes near Uttarakhand, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Uttarakhand, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uttarakhand? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uttarakhand (also known as State of Uttarākhand), it will show up within minutes.
Uttarakhand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uttarakhand, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Uttarakhand roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Uttarakhand in 2023. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Uttarakhand 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 | 167 | 91.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.24% |
| 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 Uttarakhand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uttarakhand occurred on Nov 9, 2022 01:57 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) east of Haldwani, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uttarakhand in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1905 06:11, 274 kilometers (170 mi) east of Dehra Dūn. It is the strongest earthquake near Uttarakhand in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Uttarakhand, India 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 Uttarakhand.
Earthquakes by city in Uttarakhand
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Uttarakhand, India.
Use this regional Uttarakhand earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rishīkesh, Rāmnagar, Pithorāgarh, Manglaur, Jaspur, Naini Tāl, Kichha, Almora, Rāipur, Tehri, Kotdwāra, Pauri, Mussoorie, Sitārganj, Bāzpur, Clement Town, Srīnagar, Rānikhet, Laksar, Uttarkāshi and Tanakpur.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Uttarakhand.
When was the last earthquake in Uttarakhand, India?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uttarakhand on the night of February 9, 2025 at 01:40 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 62km north-east of Dehra Dūn at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uttarakhand, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uttarakhand, India?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Uttarakhand on the morning of April 4, 1905 at 06:11 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 274km north-northwest of Dehra Dūn at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uttarakhand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uttarakhand, India?
In the past 10 years, 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uttarakhand. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
