Latest earthquakes near Chirang, Bhutan today
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Chirang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 178 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 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chirang roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chirang in 2021. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chirang that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 167 | 93.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chirang
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 124 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.
Earthquakes by city in Chirang
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chirang, Bhutan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chirang.
When was the last earthquake in Chirang, Bhutan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chirang on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 102km south-southwest of Tsirang at a depth of 13km 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, 178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chirang. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
