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Earthquakes in India: Types & Causes Explained

What Are the Different Types of Earthquakes?

What Are the Main Causes of Earthquakes in India?

10 Major Earthquakes in India

 

Several earthquakes have hit India over the past century. Some notable ones are listed below.

Location and Date

Epicentre and Magnitude

Death Toll

The Indian Ocean, 26 December 2004

Sumatra (West Coast), Indonesia - 9.3

> 283,106

Kashmir, 8 October 2005

Muzaffarabad, Kashmir (Pakistan) - 7.6

130000

Bihar, Nepal, 15 January 1934

The southern part of Mount Everest - 8.7

> 30,000

Gujarat, 26 January 2001

Kutch, Gujarat - 7.7

20000

Kangra, 4 April 1905

Himalayas - 7.8

> 20,000

Latur, 30 September 1993

Killari, Latur - 6.4

> 9,748

Assam, 15 August 1950

Rima, Tibet - 8.6

1526

Assam, 12 June 1897

Unknown - 8.1

1500

Uttarkashi, 20 October 1991

Garhwal, Uttarakhand - 6.8

>1,000

Koynanagar, 11 December 1967

Koyna - 6.5

180

The Hindu Kush, 26 October 2015

Afghanistan, 7.5

>260

Nepal, 25 April 2015

East Gorkha District, Nepal – 7.8

>8,790

Sikkim, 18 September 2011

Indo-Nepal Border, Sikkim – 6.8

>114

What Are the Effects of Earthquakes in India?

Safety Measures to Follow During Earthquakes

Insurance Options to Combat Earthquake Crises

Frequently Asked Questions