Latest earthquakes near Jaigaon, West Bengal today

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List of latest earthquakes near Jaigaon.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 30, 2024 17:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 172 km ESE
from Jaigaon
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 58 km NW
from Jaigaon
Oct 16, 2024 05:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 237 km NW
from Jaigaon
Oct 16, 2024 02:02
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 199 km SE
from Jaigaon
Oct 15, 2024 02:18
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 273 km E
from Jaigaon
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 53 km NNE
from Jaigaon
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 262 km W
from Jaigaon
Oct 14, 2024 03:56
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 298 km ESE
from Jaigaon
Oct 13, 2024 22:31
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 226 km ENE
from Jaigaon
Oct 13, 2024 07:47
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 294 km E
from Jaigaon
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 38 km NW
from Jaigaon
Oct 8, 2024 04:19
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 217 km SE
from Jaigaon
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 165 km NW
from Jaigaon
Oct 6, 2024 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 235 km NW
from Jaigaon
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 68 km SSW
from Jaigaon
Oct 3, 2024 02:43
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 213 km E
from Jaigaon
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 77 km NW
from Jaigaon
Sep 30, 2024 01:57
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 103 km NNE
from Jaigaon
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 177 km NW
from Jaigaon
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 174 km NW
from Jaigaon
Sep 21, 2024 21:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 151 km NW
from Jaigaon
Sep 17, 2024 16:46
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 275 km WNW
from Jaigaon
Sep 15, 2024 00:50
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 182 km SE
from Jaigaon
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 22 km NNW
from Jaigaon
Sep 3, 2024 17:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 207 km WNW
from Jaigaon

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Jaigaon Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
17 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Oct 30, 2024 17:01

Average

A total of 177 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Jaigaon with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Jaigaon (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 162 91.53%
Mag. 5 15 8.47%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Apr 25, 2015 14:47.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jaigaon occurred on Apr 25, 2015 14:47 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 266 kilometers (165 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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List of strongest earthquakes near Jaigaon.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 25, 2015 14:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 266 km NW
from Jaigaon
Mar 20, 2020 07:03
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 281 km NW
from Jaigaon
May 22, 2016 07:18
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 255 km NW
from Jaigaon
Sep 12, 2018 10:20
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 94 km SE
from Jaigaon
Jul 7, 2021 08:45
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 138 km SE
from Jaigaon
Apr 5, 2021 20:49
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 57 km NW
from Jaigaon
Jul 31, 2022 07:58
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 261 km W
from Jaigaon
Jun 28, 2015 06:35
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 105 km ESE
from Jaigaon
Feb 4, 2021 10:36
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 288 km NW
from Jaigaon
May 22, 2016 07:35
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 267 km NW
from Jaigaon

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Jaigaon.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 6, 2022 20:16
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 16 km W
from Jaigaon
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 22 km NNW
from Jaigaon
Mar 7, 2017 15:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 27 km WNW
from Jaigaon
Jul 1, 2022 23:59
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 35 km NNW
from Jaigaon
Jul 2, 2022 02:53
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 38 km NW
from Jaigaon
Apr 5, 2021 20:49
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 57 km NW
from Jaigaon
Oct 10, 2015 07:18
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 73 km NW
from Jaigaon
Nov 7, 2021 21:50
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 75 km NW
from Jaigaon
Mar 22, 2018 04:28
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 79 km SE
from Jaigaon
Mar 27, 2017 03:12
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 88 km WNW
from Jaigaon

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Jaigaon

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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaigaon on the afternoon of October 30, 2024 at 17:01 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 172km east-southeast of Jaigaon at a depth of 20km 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, 177 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 21 days.