Katihar
Katihar: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Katihar just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Katihar, India.
Live map – Katihar
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Katihar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Katihar
Katihar has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M5.0 in 2012.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 13 km².
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Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 18 km W of Kishanganj, India | 28.8 km | |
| 5.0 | 7 km W of Kasba, India | 29.7 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2012 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1993 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.3 |
Wildfires
One major fire within 100 km in our records, covering about 13 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 47 km ESE of Bhagalpur, India | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 47 km ESE of Bhagalpur, India | Active |
Nearby places
- Manihari 23 km
- Purnia 28 km
- Kasba 35 km
- Colgong 46 km
- Naugachhia 50 km
- Banmankhi Bazar 54 km
- Banmankhi 54 km
- Raiganj 56 km
- Rajmahal 60 km
- Bihariganj 62 km
- Araria 68 km
- Bhagalpur 68 km
- Murliganj 70 km
- Kishanganj 74 km
- Puraini 74 km
- Kaliyaganj 77 km