Latest earthquakes near Dam Dam, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dam Dam, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dam Dam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dam Dam (also known as Dum Dum), it will show up within minutes.
Dam Dam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dam Dam, 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 Dam Dam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dam Dam 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 Dam Dam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dam Dam occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) east-northeast of Dam Dam, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dam Dam in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 231 kilometers (144 mi) east-northeast of Dam Dam. It is the strongest earthquake near Dam Dam 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 Dam Dam, 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 Dam Dam.
Nearest earthquakes from Dam Dam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dam Dam, 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 Dam Dam.
When was the last earthquake in Dam Dam, West Bengal?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dam Dam on the night of October 18, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 210km east-northeast of Dam Dam at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dam Dam, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dam Dam, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dam Dam on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east of Dam Dam at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dam Dam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dam Dam, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dam Dam. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
