Latest earthquakes near Hugli, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hugli, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hugli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hugli, it will show up within minutes.
Hugli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hugli, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hugli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hugli 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 | 29 | 96.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.33% |
| 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 Hugli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hugli occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) east of Hugli, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hugli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 239 kilometers (149 mi) east of Hugli. It is the strongest earthquake near Hugli 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 Hugli, 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 Hugli.
Nearest earthquakes from Hugli
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hugli, 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 Hugli.
When was the last earthquake in Hugli, West Bengal?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hugli on the night of December 5, 2024 at 04:48 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north of Hugli at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hugli, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hugli, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hugli on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east-southeast of Hugli at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hugli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hugli, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hugli. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 122 days.
