Latest earthquakes near Kolkata, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kolkata, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kolkata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kolkata, it will show up within minutes.
Kolkata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 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
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 24 | 96.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 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 Kolkata
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.
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.
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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kolkata on the night of August 27, 2024 at 00:39 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-northwest 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, 25 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 146 days.
