Latest earthquakes near Maheshtala, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maheshtala, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maheshtala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maheshtala, it will show up within minutes.
Maheshtala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maheshtala, 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 Maheshtala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Maheshtala 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 Maheshtala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maheshtala occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) east-northeast of Maheshtala, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maheshtala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 1921 15:56, 248 kilometers (154 mi) east-northeast of Maheshtala. It is the strongest earthquake near Maheshtala 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 Maheshtala, 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 Maheshtala.
Nearest earthquakes from Maheshtala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maheshtala, 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 Maheshtala.
When was the last earthquake in Maheshtala, West Bengal?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Maheshtala on the night of October 18, 2024 at 00:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east-northeast of Maheshtala at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maheshtala, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maheshtala, West Bengal?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Maheshtala on the afternoon of March 30, 1921 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 248km east of Maheshtala at a depth of 15km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maheshtala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maheshtala, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maheshtala. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
