Latest earthquakes near Jalpāiguri, West Bengal today

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List of latest earthquakes near Jalpāiguri.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 30, 2024 17:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 219 km ESE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 26, 2024 23:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 292 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 84 km NNE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 16, 2024 05:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 226 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 16, 2024 02:02
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 240 km ESE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 119 km NE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 211 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 13, 2024 22:31
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 298 km ENE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 77 km NNE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 8, 2024 04:19
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 253 km ESE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 149 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 6, 2024 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 225 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 47 km ESE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 3, 2024 02:43
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 284 km ENE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 96 km N
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 30, 2024 01:57
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 170 km NE
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 161 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 161 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 21, 2024 21:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 147 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 17, 2024 16:46
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 237 km NW
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 15, 2024 00:50
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 221 km ESE
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 77 km NE
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 3, 2024 17:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 187 km NW
from Jalpāiguri
Aug 27, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 225 km SSW
from Jalpāiguri
Aug 25, 2024 23:05
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 215 km ESE
from Jalpāiguri

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Jalpāiguri

Jalpāiguri Earthquake Statistics

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

Average

A total of 368 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jalpāiguri, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jalpāiguri roughly every 9 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jalpāiguri in 2015. A total of 173 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jalpāiguri that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jalpāiguri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jalpāiguri 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 Jalpāiguri (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 341 92.66%
Mag. 5 26 7.07%
Mag. 6 1 0.27%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Jalpāiguri

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On May 12, 2015 13:06.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jalpāiguri occurred on May 12, 2015 13:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) west-northwest of Jalpāiguri, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jalpāiguri in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 197 kilometers (122 mi) west-northwest of Jalpāiguri. It is the strongest earthquake near Jalpāiguri 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 Jalpāiguri, 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 Jalpāiguri.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Jalpāiguri.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 12, 2015 13:06
(Kolkata)
M 6.3 283 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
Apr 25, 2015 14:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 251 km NW
from Jalpāiguri
Mar 20, 2020 07:03
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 270 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Apr 25, 2015 11:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 298 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
May 12, 2015 12:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 282 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
May 16, 2015 17:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 288 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
May 22, 2016 07:18
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 246 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Nov 28, 2016 05:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 260 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
May 12, 2015 13:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 282 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
Jul 7, 2021 08:45
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 173 km ESE
from Jalpāiguri

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Jalpāiguri

Nearest earthquakes from Jalpāiguri

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jalpāiguri, 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 Jalpāiguri.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 7, 2017 15:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 58 km NE
from Jalpāiguri
Jan 6, 2022 20:16
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 62 km NE
from Jalpāiguri
Mar 27, 2017 03:12
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 72 km NNW
from Jalpāiguri
Jul 2, 2022 02:53
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 73 km NNE
from Jalpāiguri
Apr 27, 2015 18:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 78 km WNW
from Jalpāiguri
Apr 5, 2021 20:49
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 77 km NNE
from Jalpāiguri
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 77 km NE
from Jalpāiguri
Oct 10, 2015 07:18
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 82 km N
from Jalpāiguri
Nov 7, 2021 21:50
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 84 km N
from Jalpāiguri
Jul 1, 2022 23:59
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 89 km NE
from Jalpāiguri

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Jalpāiguri

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jalpāiguri.

When was the last earthquake in Jalpāiguri, West Bengal?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalpāiguri on the afternoon of October 30, 2024 at 17:01 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east-southeast of Jalpāiguri at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jalpāiguri, West Bengal in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Jalpāiguri, West Bengal?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalpāiguri on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 197km west-northwest of Jalpāiguri at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jalpāiguri since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Jalpāiguri, West Bengal?

In the past 10 years, 368 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalpāiguri. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.