Latest earthquakes near Jalpāiguri, West Bengal today
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Jalpāiguri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 369 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 342 | 92.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.05% |
| 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
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.
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalpāiguri on the evening of May 13, 2024 at 23:43 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east-southeast of Jalpāiguri at a depth of 5km 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, 369 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.
