Latest earthquakes near Durgapur, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Durgapur, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Durgapur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Durgapur, it will show up within minutes.
Durgapur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Durgapur, 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 Durgapur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Durgapur 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 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Durgapur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Durgapur occurred on Jun 5, 2020 06:55 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) south-southwest of Durgapur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Durgapur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.7 earthquake struck on May 26, 2019 10:39, 54 kilometers (34 mi) south-southwest of Durgapur. It is the strongest earthquake near Durgapur 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 Durgapur, 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 Durgapur.
Nearest earthquakes from Durgapur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Durgapur, 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 Durgapur.
When was the last earthquake in Durgapur, West Bengal?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Durgapur on the night of September 9, 2024 at 01:55 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 113km southwest of Durgapur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Durgapur, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Durgapur, West Bengal?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Durgapur on the morning of May 26, 2019 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 54km southwest of Durgapur at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Durgapur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Durgapur, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Durgapur. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
