Latest earthquakes near Kolkata, West Bengal today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kolkata.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 18, 2024 00:13
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 219 km ENE
from Kolkata
Sep 24, 2024 00:34
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 178 km SE
from Kolkata
Sep 24, 2024 00:34
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 234 km SSE
from Kolkata
Sep 9, 2024 01:55
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 175 km W
from Kolkata
Aug 27, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 244 km NNW
from Kolkata
Jul 22, 2024 01:36
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 182 km SW
from Kolkata
Apr 28, 2024 19:35
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 107 km NNE
from Kolkata
Feb 24, 2024 19:36
(Kolkata)
M 3.0 265 km ENE
from Kolkata
Feb 14, 2024 19:37
(Kolkata)
M 3.6 198 km NNE
from Kolkata
Dec 5, 2023 21:50
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 191 km W
from Kolkata
Dec 2, 2023 09:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 271 km ENE
from Kolkata
Nov 6, 2023 03:30
(Kolkata)
M 3.2 211 km NNE
from Kolkata
Oct 31, 2023 03:22
(Kolkata)
M 3.7 233 km NNW
from Kolkata
Sep 17, 2023 12:19
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 268 km NE
from Kolkata
Sep 17, 2023 12:19
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 274 km NE
from Kolkata
May 5, 2023 05:27
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 235 km ENE
from Kolkata
Apr 25, 2023 01:45
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 265 km ENE
from Kolkata
Oct 3, 2021 14:22
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 283 km W
from Kolkata
Aug 26, 2020 07:54
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 156 km N
from Kolkata
Aug 21, 2020 12:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 254 km NNW
from Kolkata
Jun 5, 2020 06:55
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 166 km WSW
from Kolkata
May 29, 2020 08:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 265 km NE
from Kolkata
Apr 20, 2020 14:43
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 104 km WSW
from Kolkata
Apr 20, 2020 14:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 254 km WSW
from Kolkata
Apr 8, 2020 11:23
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 170 km NW
from Kolkata

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Kolkata Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
2 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Oct 18, 2024 00:13

Average

A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kolkata, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kolkata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kolkata 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 Kolkata (past 10 years).
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 Kolkata

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Dec 2, 2023 09:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.4
On Mar 30, 1921 15:56.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kolkata occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) east-northeast of Kolkata, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kolkata in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 237 kilometers (147 mi) east-northeast of Kolkata. It is the strongest earthquake near Kolkata 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 Kolkata, 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 Kolkata.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kolkata.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 2, 2023 09:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 271 km ENE
from Kolkata
May 26, 2019 10:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 167 km WNW
from Kolkata
Jun 5, 2020 06:55
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 166 km WSW
from Kolkata
Apr 8, 2015 07:13
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 146 km SE
from Kolkata
Jul 29, 2019 02:55
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 197 km W
from Kolkata
Aug 28, 2018 18:33
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 60 km WNW
from Kolkata
May 29, 2020 08:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 265 km NE
from Kolkata
Dec 15, 2015 08:05
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 231 km NW
from Kolkata
Apr 20, 2019 06:20
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 234 km W
from Kolkata
Jan 30, 2018 19:45
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 256 km NNE
from Kolkata

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Nearest earthquakes from Kolkata

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kolkata, 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 Kolkata.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 28, 2018 18:33
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 60 km WNW
from Kolkata
Apr 20, 2020 14:43
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 104 km WSW
from Kolkata
Sep 4, 2019 02:13
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 140 km N
from Kolkata
Apr 8, 2015 07:13
(Kolkata)
M 4.6 146 km SE
from Kolkata
Aug 26, 2020 07:54
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 156 km N
from Kolkata
Jun 5, 2020 06:55
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 166 km WSW
from Kolkata
May 26, 2019 10:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.7 167 km WNW
from Kolkata
Apr 8, 2020 11:23
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 170 km NW
from Kolkata
Sep 24, 2024 00:34
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 178 km SE
from Kolkata
Jul 22, 2024 01:36
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 182 km SW
from Kolkata

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Kolkata, West Bengal?

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kolkata on the night of October 18, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east-northeast of Kolkata at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kolkata, West Bengal in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Kolkata, West Bengal?

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kolkata on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east of Kolkata at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kolkata since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Kolkata, West Bengal?

In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kolkata. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.