Latest earthquakes near Kharagpur, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kharagpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kharagpur, it will show up within minutes.
Kharagpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kharagpur, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kharagpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kharagpur 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 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Kharagpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kharagpur occurred on Feb 21, 2020 06:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Kharagpur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kharagpur in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kharagpur, 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 Kharagpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Kharagpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kharagpur, 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 Kharagpur.
When was the last earthquake in Kharagpur, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kharagpur on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 19:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 194km north-east of Kharagpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kharagpur, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kharagpur, West Bengal?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kharagpur on the morning of February 21, 2020 at 06:31 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southeast of Kharagpur at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kharagpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kharagpur, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kharagpur. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
