Number of significant earthquakes in India
India: Number of significant earthquakes was 2 events in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2 events
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
11th
of 97 countries
All-time high
8 events
in 2005
All-time low
1 events
in 1501
Years of data
65
1501–2024
Number of significant earthquakes in India, 1501–2024
Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in events.
Analysis
India recorded 2 events for number of significant earthquakes in 2024.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of significant earthquakes in India peaked at 8 events in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1 events, in 1501.
That places India 11th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of significant earthquakes in India, year by year
| Year | events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | 1 events | — |
| 1524 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1555 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1618 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1669 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1678 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1713 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1720 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1737 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1784 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 2 events | +100.0% |
| 1897 | 1 events | -50.0% |
| 1905 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2 events | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 1 events | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2 events | +100.0% |
| 1993 | 2 events | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2 events | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1 events | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 8 events | +700.0% |
| 2006 | 4 events | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 4 events | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4 events | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5 events | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 5 events | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 events | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 2 events | -50.0% |
| 2013 | 2 events | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 events | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2 events | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 1 events | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 1 events | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2 events | +100.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 2 events is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1 events, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1520s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1550s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1610s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1660s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1670s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1710s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1720s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1730s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1780s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1800s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1810s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1820s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1830s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1840s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 4 |
| 1860s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1880s | 1.5 events | 1 events | 2 events | 2 |
| 1890s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1900s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 1 |
| 1940s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 3 |
| 1950s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 5 |
| 1970s | 1 events | 1 events | 1 events | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.25 events | 1 events | 2 events | 4 |
| 1990s | 1.75 events | 1 events | 2 events | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.22 events | 1 events | 8 events | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.11 events | 1 events | 5 events | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.33 events | 1 events | 2 events | 3 |
Countries ranked near India
- 11 Croatia 2 events compare
- 11 Dominican Republic 2 events compare
- 11 Fiji 2 events compare
- 11 Italy 2 events compare
- 11 New Caledonia 2 events compare
- 11 New Zealand 2 events compare
- 11 Nicaragua 2 events compare
- 11 Trinidad and Tobago 2 events compare
- 11 Venezuela 2 events compare
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of significant earthquakes in India?
- Number of significant earthquakes in India was 2 events in 2024, according to National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of significant earthquakes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 8 events in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of significant earthquakes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 events in 1501.
- How does India rank for number of significant earthquakes?
- India ranks 11th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of significant earthquakes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of significant earthquakes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A significant earthquake meets at least one of the following: caused deaths, moderate damage ($1 million or more), a magnitude 7.5 or greater, Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) X or greater, or generated a tsunami. Due to data availability, recent data will be more complete than older historical estimates.