On January 15, 1934, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Bihar and Nepal, causing extensive damage, particularly in the cities of Munger and Muzaffarpur. Approximately 10,700 people died in India.
Assam-Tibet Earthquake (1950)
On August 15, 1950, an 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit Assam and Tibet, causing widespread destruction and triggering landslides and floods. Around 1,500 people were killed in Assam.
Koynanagar Earthquake (1967)
Occurring on December 11, 1967, this 6.5 magnitude earthquake near the Koyna Dam in Maharashtra caused significant damage to the dam and nearby areas, resulting in around 200 deaths.
Uttarkashi Earthquake (1991)
On October 20, 1991, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, causing extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure, and resulting in approximately 768 deaths.
Latur Earthquake (1993)
This 6.2 magnitude earthquake on September 30, 1993, devastated the Latur and Osmanabad districts of Maharashtra, leading to over 9,700 deaths and around 30,000 injuries.
Jabalpur Earthquake (1997)
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh on May 22, 1997, causing significant damage and resulting in the deaths of 39 people and injuries to over 200 others.
Bhuj Earthquake (2001)
On January 26, 2001, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated the Kutch district of Gujarat, causing widespread destruction, killing over 20,000 people, and damaging nearly a million buildings.
Sikkim Earthquake (2011)
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Sikkim on September 18, 2011, affecting northeastern India and neighboring areas, leading to over 100 deaths and extensive damage to infrastructure.
Nepal Earthquake (2015)
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Nepal caused significant damage in northern India, especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, resulting in over 100 deaths in India.