Latest earthquakes near Rāiganj, West Bengal today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rāiganj, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rāiganj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rāiganj, it will show up within minutes.

All earthquakes Any magnitude
Major only Magnitude 4+
Custom  
In 1 sec.
Earthquakes appear here a few minutes after occurring.
List of latest earthquakes near Rāiganj.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 30, 2024 17:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 279 km E
from Rāiganj
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 200 km NNE
from Rāiganj
Oct 16, 2024 02:02
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 290 km E
from Rāiganj
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 235 km NE
from Rāiganj
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 225 km NW
from Rāiganj
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 194 km NNE
from Rāiganj
Oct 8, 2024 04:19
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 295 km E
from Rāiganj
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 230 km N
from Rāiganj
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 125 km NE
from Rāiganj
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 209 km NNE
from Rāiganj
Sep 30, 2024 01:57
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 287 km NE
from Rāiganj
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 241 km N
from Rāiganj
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 244 km N
from Rāiganj
Sep 21, 2024 21:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 240 km N
from Rāiganj
Sep 17, 2024 16:46
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 273 km NNW
from Rāiganj
Sep 15, 2024 00:50
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 270 km E
from Rāiganj
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 194 km NE
from Rāiganj
Sep 3, 2024 17:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 257 km NNW
from Rāiganj
Aug 27, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 109 km SSW
from Rāiganj
Aug 25, 2024 23:05
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 270 km E
from Rāiganj
Aug 23, 2024 22:14
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 186 km NE
from Rāiganj
Aug 14, 2024 10:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 112 km NNE
from Rāiganj
Aug 11, 2024 03:25
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 261 km E
from Rāiganj
Aug 9, 2024 17:21
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 277 km N
from Rāiganj
Aug 9, 2024 06:57
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 172 km N
from Rāiganj

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Rāiganj

Rāiganj Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
19 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Oct 30, 2024 17:01

Average

A total of 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rāiganj, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rāiganj roughly every 18 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rāiganj in 2015. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rāiganj that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rāiganj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rāiganj 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 Rāiganj (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 186 93.47%
Mag. 5 12 6.03%
Mag. 6 1 0.5%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Rāiganj

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On May 12, 2015 13:06.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rāiganj occurred on May 12, 2015 13:06 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-west of Rāiganj, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rāiganj in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 219 kilometers (136 mi) north-west of Rāiganj. It is the strongest earthquake near Rāiganj 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 Rāiganj, 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 Rāiganj.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
Custom
List of strongest earthquakes near Rāiganj.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 12, 2015 13:06
(Kolkata)
M 6.3 297 km NW
from Rāiganj
May 16, 2015 17:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 297 km NW
from Rāiganj
Nov 28, 2016 05:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 290 km NW
from Rāiganj
Sep 12, 2018 10:20
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 220 km ENE
from Rāiganj
Jul 7, 2021 08:45
(Kolkata)
M 5.3 226 km E
from Rāiganj
Apr 5, 2021 20:49
(Kolkata)
M 5.2 193 km NNE
from Rāiganj
Apr 27, 2015 18:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 139 km N
from Rāiganj
Jul 31, 2022 07:58
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 222 km NW
from Rāiganj
Jun 28, 2015 06:35
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 255 km ENE
from Rāiganj
Dec 18, 2014 21:02
(Kolkata)
M 5.0 294 km NW
from Rāiganj

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Rāiganj

Nearest earthquakes from Rāiganj

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rāiganj, 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 Rāiganj.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 7, 2020 16:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 50 km E
from Rāiganj
Mar 9, 2020 01:49
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 72 km WNW
from Rāiganj
Apr 12, 2023 05:35
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 86 km WNW
from Rāiganj
Aug 21, 2020 12:07
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 97 km SSW
from Rāiganj
Jun 22, 2017 00:06
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 103 km W
from Rāiganj
Apr 27, 2015 18:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 139 km N
from Rāiganj
Aug 29, 2015 00:51
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 141 km E
from Rāiganj
Jul 31, 2022 01:30
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 150 km ESE
from Rāiganj
Sep 12, 2015 05:26
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 152 km ENE
from Rāiganj
Jun 20, 2018 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 162 km NNW
from Rāiganj

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Rāiganj

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Rāiganj, West Bengal?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rāiganj on the afternoon of October 30, 2024 at 17:01 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 279km east of Rāiganj at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rāiganj, West Bengal in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Rāiganj, West Bengal?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rāiganj on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 219km north-northwest of Rāiganj at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rāiganj since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Rāiganj, West Bengal?

In the past 10 years, 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rāiganj. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.