Latest earthquakes near Bārākpur, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bārākpur, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bārākpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bārākpur, it will show up within minutes.
Bārākpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bārākpur, 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 Bārākpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bārākpur 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 | 25 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.85% |
| 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 Bārākpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bārākpur occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) east of Bārākpur, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bārākpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 240 kilometers (149 mi) east of Bārākpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Bārākpur 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 Bārākpur, 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 Bārākpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Bārākpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bārākpur, 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 Bārākpur.
When was the last earthquake in Bārākpur, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bārākpur on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 87km north-northeast of Bārākpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bārākpur, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bārākpur, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bārākpur on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 240km east of Bārākpur at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bārākpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bārākpur, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bārākpur. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
