Latest earthquakes near Rāiganj, West Bengal today
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Recent Rāiganj Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rāiganj. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rāiganj and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2024 02:00PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Siliguri in India.
Rāiganj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 202 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 20 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 189 | 93.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.94% |
| 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
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.
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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rāiganj on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 113km east of Rāiganj at a depth of 10km 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, 202 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.
