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 21, 2025 10:08AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Sep 14, 2025 04:41PM
DAMAGING M5.5 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Sunday Afternoon.
Jaigaon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 334 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jaigaon roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jaigaon in 2025. A total of 152 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jaigaon that year. The strongest had a 7.1 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 8 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 | 312 | 93.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 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 Jan 7, 2025 06:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 277 kilometers (172 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 126 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaigaon on the afternoon of April 6, 2026 at 14:41 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 213km northwest of Jaigaon at a depth of 10km 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, 334 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jaigaon. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
