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.
Jan 13, 2025 06:28PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck 162km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 13, 2025 06:27PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 161km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 06:43AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Jaigaon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 284 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 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jaigaon roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jaigaon in 2025. A total of 105 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 | 261 | 91.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 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 275 kilometers (171 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 125 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaigaon on the night of February 5, 2025 at 04:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 278km 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, 284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jaigaon. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
