Latest earthquakes near Chirang, Bhutan today
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Recent Chirang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chirang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chirang and elsewhere.
Jun 7, 2026 11:36PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Thimphu in Bhutan.
Nov 21, 2025 10:38AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Sep 14, 2025 05:11PM
DAMAGING M5.5 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Sunday Afternoon.
Chirang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 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 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chirang roughly every 15 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.
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 | 217 | 94.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 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 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.
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chirang on the afternoon of July 20, 2026 at 15:20 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 233km south of Tsirang at a depth of 144km 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, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chirang. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
