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Earthquake today in India
Was there an earthquake in India today? Check USGS times, magnitudes and depths, find earthquakes near Delhi and compare the national NCS bulletin.
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Latest earthquakes
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The last 30 days
- Latest recorded earthquake
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- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 0USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
Where earthquakes happen in India
The Himalaya and the north-east
India's plate pushes into Asia along the Himalaya. This belt produced the 1905 Kangra (M7.9) and the 1950 Assam–Tibet (M8.6) earthquakes, the largest in the region since 1900. Delhi lies in seismic zone IV of the Indian zoning map and feels Himalayan earthquakes.
Kachchh and the peninsula
Earthquakes also strike the interior: the 26 January 2001 Bhuj earthquake (M7.7) devastated Gujarat, and the shallow 1993 Latur earthquake (M6.2) destroyed villages in a region previously considered low risk.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The islands sit on the same subduction zone as Sumatra. The 1941 Andaman earthquake (M7.9) and the 2004 Sumatra–Andaman rupture show the risk; the 2004 tsunami also struck the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
How to check an earthquake in India today
India’s National Center for Seismology (NCS) lists recent earthquakes with dates, locations and depths and makes monthly reports available. Compare the event time and epicentre with the USGS entry, especially if the two catalogues use different time zones or place names.
In northern India, the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates drives earthquake activity along the Himalayan front. For shaking near Delhi, use the city’s radius search to see nearby epicentres, including events outside the city limits.
Major earthquakes
Key earthquakes in India, checked against the USGS catalogue (IST dates):
- 7.7Mwc
- 6.2Mwb
- 8.6Mw
- 8.0Mw
- 7.9Mw
Official information in India
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) publishes official earthquake reports; its magnitude can differ from the USGS value. INCOIS issues tsunami warnings for India's coasts, and the NDMA publishes preparedness guidance.
During shaking: drop, cover and hold on, away from glass and heavy objects. Many older buildings are unreinforced; after shaking, move to open ground away from walls.
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in India today?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake in the catalogue in IST. NCS publishes the official report.
Why does Delhi feel earthquakes so often?
Delhi is in seismic zone IV and close enough to the Himalaya to feel larger earthquakes there, as well as smaller local ones.
What was the strongest earthquake in India?
Since 1900, according to the USGS, the 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake (M8.6).
Latest known event
Latest known event · Asia/Kolkata
Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.