Latest earthquakes near Hāora, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hāora, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hāora? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hāora (also known as Howrah), it will show up within minutes.
Hāora Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hāora, 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 Hāora in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hāora 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 | 27 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.57% |
| 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 Hāora
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hāora occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) east-northeast of Hāora, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hāora 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-northeast of Hāora. It is the strongest earthquake near Hāora 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 Hāora, 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 Hāora.
Nearest earthquakes from Hāora
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hāora, 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 Hāora.
When was the last earthquake in Hāora, West Bengal?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hāora on the night of October 18, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east-northeast of Hāora at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hāora, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hāora, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hāora on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east of Hāora at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hāora since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hāora, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hāora. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
