Latest earthquakes near Chandannagar, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chandannagar, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chandannagar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chandannagar, it will show up within minutes.
Chandannagar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chandannagar, 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 Chandannagar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chandannagar 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 Chandannagar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chandannagar occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) east of Chandannagar, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chandannagar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 241 kilometers (150 mi) east of Chandannagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Chandannagar 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 Chandannagar, 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 Chandannagar.
Nearest earthquakes from Chandannagar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chandannagar, 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 Chandannagar.
When was the last earthquake in Chandannagar, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chandannagar on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 78km north-east of Chandannagar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chandannagar, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chandannagar, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chandannagar on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east-southeast of Chandannagar at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chandannagar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chandannagar, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chandannagar. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
