Latest earthquakes near Medinīpur, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Medinīpur, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Medinīpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Medinīpur, it will show up within minutes.
Medinīpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Medinīpur, 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 Medinīpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Medinīpur 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 | 21 | 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 Medinīpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Medinīpur occurred on Jun 5, 2020 06:55 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 58 kilometers (36 mi) west-southwest of Medinīpur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Medinīpur in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Medinīpur, 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 Medinīpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Medinīpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Medinīpur, 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 Medinīpur.
When was the last earthquake in Medinīpur, West Bengal?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Medinīpur on the night of September 24, 2024 at 00:34 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 253km east-southeast of Medinīpur at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Medinīpur, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Medinīpur, West Bengal?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Medinīpur on the morning of June 5, 2020 at 06:55 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 58km west-southwest of Medinīpur at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Medinīpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Medinīpur, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medinīpur. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
