Latest earthquakes near Siliguri, West Bengal today
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Recent Siliguri Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Siliguri. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Siliguri and elsewhere.
Aug 26, 2026 08:22AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Nov 21, 2025 10:08AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Siliguri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 390 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Siliguri, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Siliguri roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Siliguri in 2025. A total of 166 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Siliguri that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Siliguri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Siliguri 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 | 362 | 92.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Siliguri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Siliguri occurred on Jan 7, 2025 06:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) north-northwest of Siliguri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Siliguri in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 160 kilometers (99 mi) north-northwest of Siliguri. It is the strongest earthquake near Siliguri in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Siliguri, 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 Siliguri.
Nearest earthquakes from Siliguri
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Siliguri, 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 Siliguri.
When was the last earthquake in Siliguri, West Bengal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Siliguri on the afternoon of October 13, 2026 at 13:22 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 81km east of Siliguri at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Siliguri, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Siliguri, West Bengal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Siliguri on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 160km west-northwest of Siliguri at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Siliguri since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Siliguri, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 390 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Siliguri. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
