Latest earthquakes near Shāntipur, West Bengal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shāntipur, West Bengal, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shāntipur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shāntipur, it will show up within minutes.
Shāntipur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shāntipur, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shāntipur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shāntipur 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 | 31 | 96.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.13% |
| 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 Shāntipur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shāntipur occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:05 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) east of Shāntipur, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shāntipur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 15:52, 287 kilometers (178 mi) east of Shāntipur. It is the strongest earthquake near Shāntipur 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 Shāntipur, 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 Shāntipur.
Nearest earthquakes from Shāntipur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shāntipur, 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 Shāntipur.
When was the last earthquake in Shāntipur, West Bengal?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shāntipur on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northeast of Shāntipur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shāntipur, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shāntipur, West Bengal?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shāntipur on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 15:52 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-east of Shāntipur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shāntipur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shāntipur, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shāntipur. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 114 days.
