Latest earthquakes near Bhutan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bhutan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 26, 2025 12:25AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.8 233 km SSE
from Thimphu
Apr 25, 2025 10:53PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.4 282 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 23, 2025 06:54PM
(Thimphu)
M 4.2 289 km NW
from Thimphu
Apr 21, 2025 04:05PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.2 245 km SSE
from Thimphu
Apr 21, 2025 05:16AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.2 256 km E
from Tsirang
Apr 19, 2025 12:23PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.2 278 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 19, 2025 02:49AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.9 267 km E
from Tsirang
Apr 17, 2025 11:49PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 228 km SSE
from Thimphu
Apr 17, 2025 02:14AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.1 196 km SSE
from Thimphu
Apr 16, 2025 09:58PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.8 228 km SSE
from Thimphu
Apr 16, 2025 12:41PM
(Thimphu)
M 4.0 288 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 16, 2025 05:37AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.9 259 km SSE
from Tsirang
Apr 16, 2025 04:20AM
(Thimphu)
M 4.2 178 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 15, 2025 11:31AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.5 251 km NW
from Thimphu
Apr 15, 2025 03:49AM
(Thimphu)
M 4.0 236 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 11, 2025 03:57PM
(Thimphu)
M 4.3 262 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 11, 2025 03:20AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.5 85 km SSW
from Tsirang
Apr 8, 2025 09:04PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.4 243 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 6, 2025 10:12PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.2 212 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 6, 2025 08:51AM
(Thimphu)
M 4.4 267 km NW
from Thimphu
Apr 6, 2025 07:46AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.5 232 km SSE
from Thimphu
Apr 5, 2025 05:38AM
(Thimphu)
M 4.4 287 km WNW
from Thimphu
Apr 5, 2025 05:27AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.6 277 km NW
from Thimphu
Apr 5, 2025 03:10AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 78 km W
from Thimphu
Apr 4, 2025 11:21PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.6 206 km SSE
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.

Bhutan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
39 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Apr 26, 2025 00:25

Average

A total of 395 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 156 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bhutan that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bhutan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bhutan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 364 92.15%
Mag. 5 29 7.34%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Jan 7, 2025 07:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:42.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jul 19, 2019 03:22PM
(Thimphu)
M 5.5 291 km E
from Punākha
May 22, 2016 07:48AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.4 234 km WNW
from Thimphu
Jan 7, 2025 07:09AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.4 279 km WNW
from Thimphu
Feb 27, 2025 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
Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.3 132 km SSE
from Thimphu
Jan 7, 2025 07:10AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.2 287 km WNW
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhutan on the night of April 26, 2025 at 00:25 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 233km 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, 395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bhutan. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.