Latest earthquakes near Roorkee, Uttarakhand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Roorkee? If an earthquake is happening right now near Roorkee, it will show up within minutes.
Roorkee Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Roorkee, Uttarakhand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Roorkee in 2022. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Roorkee that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Roorkee in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Roorkee 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 | 88 | 96.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.3% |
| 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 Roorkee
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Roorkee occurred on Dec 1, 2016 22:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) east of Roorkee, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Roorkee in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 28, 1916 12:09, 270 kilometers (168 mi) east of Roorkee. It is the strongest earthquake near Roorkee 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 Roorkee, 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 Roorkee.
Nearest earthquakes from Roorkee
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Roorkee, 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 Roorkee.
When was the last earthquake in Roorkee, Uttarakhand?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Roorkee on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 186km east of Roorkee at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Roorkee, Uttarakhand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Roorkee, Uttarakhand?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Roorkee on the afternoon of August 28, 1916 at 12:09 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east of Roorkee at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Roorkee since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Roorkee, Uttarakhand?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Roorkee. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
