Latest earthquakes near Bangaon, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bangaon, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bangaon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bangaon, it will show up within minutes.
Bangaon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bangaon, 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 Bangaon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bangaon 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 | 28 | 96.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.45% |
| 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 Bangaon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bangaon occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) east of Bangaon, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bangaon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 15:52, 269 kilometers (167 mi) east of Bangaon. It is the strongest earthquake near Bangaon 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 Bangaon, 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 Bangaon.
Nearest earthquakes from Bangaon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bangaon, 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 Bangaon.
When was the last earthquake in Bangaon, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bangaon on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 44km north of Bangaon at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bangaon, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bangaon, West Bengal?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bangaon on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 15:52 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-east of Bangaon at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bangaon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bangaon, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bangaon. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
