Latest earthquakes near Bhutan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Bhutan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bhutan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bhutan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bhutan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bhutan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bhutan and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 07:13AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning 176km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 07:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 163km from Rikaze in China.
Bhutan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bhutan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bhutan roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bhutan in 2021. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bhutan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bhutan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bhutan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 260 | 92.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bhutan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bhutan occurred on Jan 7, 2025 07:05 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) west-northwest of Thimphu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bhutan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:42, 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-northwest of Thimphu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bhutan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bhutan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bhutan.
Earthquakes by region of Bhutan
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bhutan.
When was the last earthquake in Bhutan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhutan on the morning of January 9, 2025 at 08:41 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 248km west-northwest of Thimphu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bhutan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bhutan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhutan on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:42 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west of Thimphu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bhutan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bhutan?
In the past 10 years, 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bhutan. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
