Latest earthquakes near Jaigaon, West Bengal today
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Recent Jaigaon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jaigaon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jaigaon and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2024 02:00PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Siliguri in India.
Jaigaon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jaigaon, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jaigaon roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jaigaon in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jaigaon that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jaigaon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jaigaon 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 | 164 | 91.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.38% |
| 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 Jaigaon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jaigaon occurred on Mar 20, 2020 07:03 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-west of Jaigaon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jaigaon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 246 kilometers (153 mi) north-west of Jaigaon. It is the strongest earthquake near Jaigaon 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 Jaigaon, 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 Jaigaon.
Nearest earthquakes from Jaigaon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jaigaon, 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 Jaigaon.
When was the last earthquake in Jaigaon, West Bengal?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaigaon on the evening of November 23, 2024 at 23:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 184km west of Jaigaon at a depth of 45km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jaigaon, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jaigaon, West Bengal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaigaon on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 246km west of Jaigaon at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jaigaon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jaigaon, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jaigaon. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
