Latest earthquakes near Rānīganj, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rānīganj, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rānīganj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rānīganj (also known as Raniganj), it will show up within minutes.
Rānīganj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rānīganj, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rānīganj in 2020. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rānīganj that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rānīganj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rānīganj 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 | 25 | 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 Rānīganj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rānīganj occurred on May 28, 2020 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-west of Rānīganj, at a depth of 264 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rānīganj in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rānīganj, 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 Rānīganj.
Nearest earthquakes from Rānīganj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rānīganj, 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 Rānīganj.
When was the last earthquake in Rānīganj, West Bengal?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rānīganj on the night of September 9, 2024 at 01:55 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 114km south-southwest of Rānīganj at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rānīganj, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rānīganj, West Bengal?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rānīganj on the afternoon of May 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 284km northwest of Rānīganj at a depth of 264km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rānīganj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rānīganj, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rānīganj. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
