Earthquakes in India today
Earthquakes in India and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in India since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 140 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in India. The strongest was magnitude 8.6 (August 15, 1950). In the last 10 years there were 161 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 16 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.4, November 9, 2025.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 1950 | 8.6 | 1950 Assam-Tibet Earthquake | 15 km |
| June 26, 1941 | 8.0 | 43 km N of Bamboo Flat, India | 20 km |
| April 4, 1905 | 7.9 | The 1905 Kangra, India Earthquake | 20 km |
| January 26, 2001 | 7.7 | 17 km NW of Bhach?u, India | 16 km |
| January 27, 1931 | 7.6 | 37 km S of Sarupathar, India | 15 km |
| August 10, 2009 | 7.5 | 266 km N of Bamboo Flat, India | 24 km |
| June 12, 2010 | 7.5 | Nicobar Islands, India region | 35 km |
| July 29, 1947 | 7.3 | 73 km W of Shi Yomi, India | 20 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in India today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in India?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.6, on August 15, 1950.
How often are there earthquakes in India?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 161 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 16 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.