Earthquakes Near Kolkata
Within 300 km · past 12 months · M3+
The latest earthquake near Kolkata was magnitude 4.4, 277 km east-northeast of Kolkata (7 km WSW of Narsingdi, Bangladesh), on 22 Jun 2026, 8:58 pm local time. In the past 12 months the USGS recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ within 300 km; the strongest was M5.4.
- Magnitude 3–3.9
- 0
- Magnitude 4–4.9
- 4
- Magnitude 5–5.9
- 2
- Magnitude 6+
- 0
Recent earthquakes near Kolkata
Times in Kolkata local time.
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | From Kolkata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 7 km WSW of Narsingdi, Bangladesh | 22 Jun 2026, 8:58 pm122 days ago | 10 km | 277 km ENE |
| 5.0 | 24 km SSE of Sātkhira, Bangladesh | 27 Feb 2026, 1:22 pm237 days ago | 37 km | 83 km E |
| 4.1 | 2 km ENE of Dhaka, Bangladesh | 4 Dec 2025, 5:44 am322 days ago | 10 km | 247 km ENE |
| 4.1 | 16 km ENE of Tungi, Bangladesh | 27 Nov 2025, 3:45 pm329 days ago | 10 km | 272 km NE |
| 4.3 | 5 km ENE of Paltan, Bangladesh | 22 Nov 2025, 5:36 pm334 days ago | 10 km | 252 km ENE |
| 5.4 | 14 km ESE of Tungi, Bangladesh | 21 Nov 2025, 10:08 am335 days ago | 27 km | 265 km ENE |
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Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Kolkata today?
No earthquake of magnitude 3+ was recorded within 300 km of Kolkata in the past 24 hours. The latest was 122 days ago.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kolkata this year?
M5.4, 265 km east-northeast of Kolkata, on 21 Nov 2025, 10:08 am.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines. Do not use lifts.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — public domain (earthquake.usgs.gov). Outside the United States the USGS catalogue is most complete for magnitude 4.5 and above; national agencies may list smaller quakes. Magnitudes can be revised after review.