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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 04:05PM Thimphu) |
M 3.2 | 245 km SSE from Thimphu |
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 05:16AM Thimphu) |
M 3.2 | 256 km E from Tsirang |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 12:23PM Thimphu) |
M 3.2 | 278 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 02:49AM Thimphu) |
M 2.9 | 267 km E from Tsirang |
| 7 days ago (Apr 17 11:49PM Thimphu) |
M 2.7 | 228 km SSE from Thimphu |
| 8 days ago (Apr 17 02:14AM Thimphu) |
M 3.1 | 196 km SSE from Thimphu |
| 8 days ago (Apr 16 09:58PM Thimphu) |
M 2.8 | 228 km SSE from Thimphu |
| 9 days ago (Apr 16 12:41PM Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 288 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 9 days ago (Apr 16 05:37AM Thimphu) |
M 2.9 | 259 km SSE from Tsirang |
| 9 days ago (Apr 16 04:20AM Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 178 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 10 days ago (Apr 15 11:31AM Thimphu) |
M 3.5 | 251 km NW from Thimphu |
| 10 days ago (Apr 15 03:49AM Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 236 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 14 days ago (Apr 11 03:57PM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 262 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 14 days ago (Apr 11 03:20AM Thimphu) |
M 2.5 | 85 km SSW from Tsirang |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 09:04PM Thimphu) |
M 3.4 | 243 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 18 days ago (Apr 6 10:12PM Thimphu) |
M 3.2 | 212 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 19 days ago (Apr 6 08:51AM Thimphu) |
M 4.4 | 267 km NW from Thimphu |
| 19 days ago (Apr 6 07:46AM Thimphu) |
M 2.5 | 232 km SSE from Thimphu |
| 20 days ago (Apr 5 05:38AM Thimphu) |
M 4.4 | 287 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 20 days ago (Apr 5 05:27AM Thimphu) |
M 3.6 | 277 km NW from Thimphu |
| 20 days ago (Apr 5 03:10AM Thimphu) |
M 2.7 | 78 km W from Thimphu |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 11:21PM Thimphu) |
M 2.6 | 206 km SSE from Thimphu |
| 22 days ago (Apr 3 01:00AM Thimphu) |
M 3.1 | 227 km WNW from Thimphu |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 08:27AM Thimphu) |
M 2.8 | 97 km WNW from Phuntsholing |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 06:19AM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 270 km WNW from Thimphu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bhutan
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.
Feb 28, 2025 03:06AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Feb 27, 2025 02:55AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Morigaon in India.
Jan 7, 2025 07:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Bhutan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 394 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 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bhutan roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bhutan in 2025. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bhutan that year. The strongest had a 7.1 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 | 363 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 7.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 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 256 kilometers (159 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 07:05AM (Thimphu) |
M 7.1 | 256 km WNW from Thimphu |
| Apr 28, 2021 08:21AM (Thimphu) |
M 6.0 | 289 km ESE from Thimphu |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:33AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.7 | 261 km WNW from Thimphu |
| Apr 25, 2015 03:17PM (Thimphu) |
M 5.7 | 250 km WNW from Thimphu |
| Jul 19, 2019 03:22PM (Thimphu) |
M 5.5 | 291 km E from Punākha |
| Jan 7, 2025 07:09AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.4 | 279 km WNW from Thimphu |
| May 22, 2016 07:48AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.4 | 234 km WNW from Thimphu |
| Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 132 km SSE from Thimphu |
| 57 days ago (Feb 27 02:55AM Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 297 km ESE from Thimphu |
| Jul 7, 2021 09:15AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 182 km SSE from Thimphu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhutan on the afternoon of April 21, 2025 at 16:05 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-southeast of Thimphu at a depth of 5km 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, 394 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bhutan. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
