Latest earthquakes near Kānchrāpāra, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kānchrāpāra, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kānchrāpāra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kānchrāpāra (also known as Kanchrapara), it will show up within minutes.
Kānchrāpāra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kānchrāpāra, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kānchrāpāra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kānchrāpāra 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 | 27 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.57% |
| 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 Kānchrāpāra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kānchrāpāra occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) east of Kānchrāpāra, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kānchrāpāra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 238 kilometers (148 mi) east of Kānchrāpāra. It is the strongest earthquake near Kānchrāpāra 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 Kānchrāpāra, 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 Kānchrāpāra.
Nearest earthquakes from Kānchrāpāra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kānchrāpāra, 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 Kānchrāpāra.
When was the last earthquake in Kānchrāpāra, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kānchrāpāra on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 66km north-east of Kānchrāpāra at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kānchrāpāra, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kānchrāpāra, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kānchrāpāra on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-southeast of Kānchrāpāra at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kānchrāpāra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kānchrāpāra, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kānchrāpāra. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
