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.
Oct 2, 2023 06:45PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Goālpāra in India.
Aug 14, 2023 08:49PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit near Sylhet in Bangladesh on Monday Evening.
May 29, 2023 08:33AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Dhekiajuli in India.
May 29, 2023 12:51AM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake hit 115km from Lhasa in China on Monday Night.
Bhutan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 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 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bhutan roughly every 15 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 6 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 | 222 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Apr 28, 2021 08:21 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) east-southeast of Thimphu, at a depth of 34 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) east-southeast of Thimphu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bhutan in the past 123 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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhutan on the night of November 28, 2023 at 04:15 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 232km northwest of Thimphu at a depth of 70km 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, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bhutan. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
