Latest earthquakes near Āsansol, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Āsansol, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Āsansol? If an earthquake is happening right now near Āsansol (also known as Asansol), it will show up within minutes.
Āsansol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Āsansol, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Āsansol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Āsansol 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 | 23 | 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 Āsansol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Āsansol occurred on May 28, 2020 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) north-west of Āsansol, at a depth of 264 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Āsansol in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Āsansol, West Bengal 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 Āsansol.
Nearest earthquakes from Āsansol
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Āsansol, West Bengal. 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 Āsansol.
When was the last earthquake in Āsansol, West Bengal?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Āsansol on the night of December 5, 2024 at 04:48 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-east of Āsansol at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Āsansol, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Āsansol, West Bengal?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Āsansol on the afternoon of May 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 270km northwest of Āsansol at a depth of 264km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Āsansol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Āsansol, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Āsansol. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
