Latest earthquakes near Jalpāiguri, West Bengal today
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Recent Jalpāiguri Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jalpāiguri. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jalpāiguri and elsewhere.
Jan 5, 2026 04:17AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Monday Night.
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.
Jalpāiguri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 350 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 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jalpāiguri roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jalpāiguri in 2025. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jalpāiguri 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 Jalpāiguri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 323 | 92.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jalpāiguri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jalpāiguri occurred on Jan 7, 2025 06:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-northwest of Jalpāiguri, at a depth of 10 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) north-northwest of Jalpāiguri. It is the strongest earthquake near Jalpāiguri 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 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.
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.
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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalpāiguri on the night of January 5, 2026 at 04:17 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 365km east of Jalpāiguri at a depth of 35km 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, 350 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalpāiguri. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
