Latest earthquakes near Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand today
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Recent Dehra Dūn Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dehra Dūn. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dehra Dūn and elsewhere.
Feb 17, 2025 05:36AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Najafgarh in India on Monday Night.
Dehra Dūn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dehra Dūn in 2020. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dehra Dūn that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dehra Dūn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dehra Dūn 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 | 97 | 97.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.0% |
| 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 Dehra Dūn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dehra Dūn occurred on Dec 1, 2016 22:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) east of Dehra Dūn, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dehra Dūn 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 Dehra Dūn 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 Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand 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 Dehra Dūn.
Nearest earthquakes from Dehra Dūn
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand. 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 Dehra Dūn.
When was the last earthquake in Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dehra Dūn on the afternoon of February 23, 2025 at 15:24 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south-southwest of Dehra Dūn at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Dehra Dūn 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 Dehra Dūn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dehra Dūn, Uttarakhand?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dehra Dūn. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
