Latest earthquakes near Bārāsat, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bārāsat, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bārāsat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bārāsat, it will show up within minutes.
Bārāsat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bārāsat, 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 Bārāsat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bārāsat 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 Bārāsat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bārāsat occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) east of Bārāsat, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bārāsat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 227 kilometers (141 mi) east of Bārāsat. It is the strongest earthquake near Bārāsat 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 Bārāsat, 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 Bārāsat.
Nearest earthquakes from Bārāsat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bārāsat, 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 Bārāsat.
When was the last earthquake in Bārāsat, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bārāsat on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 86km north-northeast of Bārāsat at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bārāsat, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bārāsat, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bārāsat on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 227km east of Bārāsat at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bārāsat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bārāsat, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bārāsat. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
