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.
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 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.
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 | 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
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.
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.
