Latest earthquakes near Haridwar, Uttarakhand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Haridwar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Haridwar (also known as हरिद्वार), it will show up within minutes.
Haridwar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Haridwar, Uttarakhand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Haridwar in 2023. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Haridwar that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Haridwar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Haridwar 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 | 111 | 94.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.93% |
| 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 Haridwar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Haridwar occurred on Nov 9, 2022 01:57 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-southeast of Haridwar, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Haridwar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 28, 1916 12:09, 245 kilometers (152 mi) east-southeast of Haridwar. It is the strongest earthquake near Haridwar 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 Haridwar, 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 Haridwar.
Nearest earthquakes from Haridwar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Haridwar, 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 Haridwar.
When was the last earthquake in Haridwar, Uttarakhand?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Haridwar on the afternoon of November 29, 2024 at 16:01 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 59km north of Haridwar at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Haridwar, Uttarakhand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Haridwar, Uttarakhand?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Haridwar on the afternoon of August 28, 1916 at 12:09 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 245km east of Haridwar at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Haridwar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Haridwar, Uttarakhand?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Haridwar. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
