Latest earthquakes near Bālurghāt, West Bengal today
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Bālurghāt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bālurghāt, West Bengal 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 Bālurghāt in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bālurghāt that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bālurghāt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bālurghāt 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 | 92.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.62% |
| 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 Bālurghāt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bālurghāt occurred on Sep 12, 2018 10:20 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) north-east of Bālurghāt, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bālurghāt in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-east of Bālurghāt. It is the strongest earthquake near Bālurghāt 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 Bālurghāt, 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 Bālurghāt.
Nearest earthquakes from Bālurghāt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bālurghāt, 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 Bālurghāt.
When was the last earthquake in Bālurghāt, West Bengal?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bālurghāt on the evening of December 16, 2024 at 19:40 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 180km east-northeast of Bālurghāt at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bālurghāt, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bālurghāt, West Bengal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bālurghāt on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 293km northwest of Bālurghāt at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bālurghāt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bālurghāt, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bālurghāt. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
