Latest earthquakes near Chirang, Bhutan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Chirang.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 16, 2026 02:36PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.1 227 km S
from Tsirang
May 15, 2026 11:56AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 128 km W
from Tsirang
May 14, 2026 10:52PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 244 km E
from Tsirang
May 14, 2026 05:04AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 200 km SE
from Tsirang
May 13, 2026 01:33PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.5 169 km E
from Tsirang
May 13, 2026 10:14AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.6 129 km SW
from Tsirang
May 13, 2026 04:42AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.3 274 km NW
from Tsirang
May 12, 2026 10:17PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.5 82 km W
from Tsirang
May 12, 2026 06:05PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 85 km S
from Tsirang
May 12, 2026 02:29AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.0 244 km W
from Tsirang
May 11, 2026 07:26PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 183 km E
from Tsirang
May 11, 2026 07:15PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.9 183 km E
from Tsirang
May 10, 2026 09:35PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 212 km E
from Tsirang
May 10, 2026 09:31PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 72 km S
from Tsirang
May 10, 2026 07:32PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.9 80 km S
from Tsirang
May 9, 2026 07:26PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.5 80 km S
from Tsirang
May 9, 2026 04:48PM
(Thimphu)
M 2.5 77 km S
from Tsirang
May 9, 2026 03:47PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.6 84 km S
from Tsirang
May 9, 2026 03:10PM
(Thimphu)
M 4.4 87 km S
from Tsirang
May 9, 2026 12:33AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.6 80 km SE
from Tsirang
May 8, 2026 03:07AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.2 61 km N
from Tsirang
May 8, 2026 12:00AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.0 135 km S
from Tsirang
May 7, 2026 10:19AM
(Thimphu)
M 2.7 217 km E
from Tsirang
May 7, 2026 02:15AM
(Thimphu)
M 3.0 286 km SE
from Tsirang
May 6, 2026 07:40PM
(Thimphu)
M 3.0 223 km E
from Tsirang

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chirang

Recent Chirang Earthquake News

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Chirang Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
22 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
May 16, 2026 14:36

Average

A total of 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chirang, Bhutan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chirang roughly every 16 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chirang in 2025. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chirang that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chirang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chirang 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 Chirang (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 211 94.62%
Mag. 5 11 4.93%
Mag. 6 1 0.45%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Chirang

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6
On Apr 28, 2021 08:21.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On Jul 8, 1918 16:20.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chirang occurred on Apr 28, 2021 08:21 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) east of Tsirang, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chirang in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:20, 272 kilometers (169 mi) east of Tsirang. It is the strongest earthquake near Chirang in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chirang, 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 Chirang.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Chirang.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 28, 2021 08:21AM
(Thimphu)
M 6.0 233 km E
from Tsirang
Sep 14, 2025 05:11PM
(Thimphu)
M 5.5 210 km E
from Tsirang
Jul 19, 2019 03:22PM
(Thimphu)
M 5.5 278 km ENE
from Tsirang
Feb 27, 2025 02:55AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.3 235 km ESE
from Tsirang
Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.3 72 km S
from Tsirang
Jul 7, 2021 09:15AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.3 120 km S
from Tsirang
Apr 5, 2021 09:19PM
(Thimphu)
M 5.2 118 km W
from Tsirang
Jan 5, 2026 04:47AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.2 238 km ESE
from Tsirang
Jan 21, 2025 03:03AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.0 294 km WNW
from Tsirang
Mar 27, 2021 01:02AM
(Thimphu)
M 5.0 260 km ENE
from Tsirang

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chirang

Earthquakes by city in Chirang

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chirang.

When was the last earthquake in Chirang, Bhutan?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chirang on the afternoon of May 16, 2026 at 14:36 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south of Tsirang at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chirang, Bhutan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Chirang, Bhutan?

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chirang on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:20 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-southeast of Tsirang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chirang since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Chirang, Bhutan?

In the past 10 years, 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chirang. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.