Earthquakes that occur in India majorly fall under the category of high frequency, reaching beyond 8.0. The north-eastern zone and the Himalayan ranges are highly prone to great earthquakes that touch the magnitude of 8.0.
Here the 10 earthquake danger zones in India. Take a look!
Delhi
Delhi experienced its biggest earthquake on July 27, 1960, with a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale.In 2023, Delhi witnessed earthquake tremors in the first quarter.
On April 15, 1964, Sagar Island in West Bengal experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2, felt in southern West Bengal and eastern Orissa.
Kolkata, West Bengal
The 1950 Assam-Tibet earthquake had a moment magnitude of 8.7 and resulted in significant destruction in Assam and Tibet, claiming around 4,800 lives.
Guwahati, Assam
The 1869 Cachar-Manipur earthquake is considered the most severe earthquake in the recorded history of Manipur.
Imphal, Manipur
On November 14, 2022, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 occurred near Amritsar, Punjab.
Amritsar, Punjab
The 1885 Kashmir earthquake, also known as the Baramulla earthquake, resulted in significant casualties and severe damage in Srinagar.
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
The 1941 Andaman Islands earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 to 8.1.
Port Blair, Andaman and Niccobar Islands
Dehradun experienced a destructive earthquake in 1991, causing heavy loss of life and property.
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
The Great Shillong Earthquake on June 12, 1897, measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale, had a devastating impact in Nagaland, claiming over 1,600 lives.