Latest earthquakes near Baranagar, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baranagar, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baranagar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baranagar, it will show up within minutes.
Baranagar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baranagar, 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 Baranagar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Baranagar 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 | 24 | 96.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 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 Baranagar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baranagar occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) east-northeast of Baranagar, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baranagar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 236 kilometers (147 mi) east-northeast of Baranagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Baranagar 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 Baranagar, 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 Baranagar.
Nearest earthquakes from Baranagar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baranagar, 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 Baranagar.
When was the last earthquake in Baranagar, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Baranagar on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 99km north-northeast of Baranagar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baranagar, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baranagar, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Baranagar on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 236km east of Baranagar at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baranagar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baranagar, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baranagar. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
