Latest earthquakes near Puruliya, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puruliya, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puruliya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puruliya, it will show up within minutes.
Puruliya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puruliya, 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 Puruliya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Puruliya 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 | 20 | 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 Puruliya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puruliya occurred on May 28, 2020 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-northwest of Puruliya, at a depth of 264 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puruliya in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Puruliya, 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 Puruliya.
Nearest earthquakes from Puruliya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puruliya, 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 Puruliya.
When was the last earthquake in Puruliya, West Bengal?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Puruliya on the afternoon of September 14, 2024 at 14:54 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 220km southwest of Puruliya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puruliya, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puruliya, West Bengal?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Puruliya on the afternoon of May 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north-northwest of Puruliya at a depth of 264km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puruliya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puruliya, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puruliya. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
