Seismic Activity in India
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 46 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal.
Earthquakes in India
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.5
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — India
Over the past 30 days, India has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 19 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 3 of 3
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 days ago 2026-07-19 10:45:30 UTC | 4.5mb | 46 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal 28.458°, 82.602° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 19, 2026 at 10:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 46 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for India over the past 30 days. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-11 2026-07-11 23:35:45 UTC | 4.5mb | 184 km SE of Yārāda, India 16.500°, 84.523° | 10.0 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 184 km SE of Yārāda, India on July 11, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-08 2026-07-08 20:07:25 UTC | 4.2mb | 7 km SE of Parbhani, India 19.223°, 76.829° | 10.0 km | 14 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 7 km SE of Parbhani, India with origin time 20:07 UTC on July 8, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)13
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
46 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal
2 days ago
Largest in 2026
M5.0
24 km SSE of Sātkhira, Bangladesh
2026-02-27
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About India
India's collision with the Eurasian plate created the Himalayas and continues to cause earthquakes. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake was particularly devastating.
India Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, India has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in India in 2026 was a magnitude 5.0 event near Sātkhira, Bangladesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in India?
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the India region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in India?
The largest recent earthquake in the India area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 46 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal.
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