Latest earthquakes near Chukha, Bhutan today
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Chukha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chukha, Bhutan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chukha roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chukha in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chukha that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chukha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chukha 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 | 166 | 91.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chukha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chukha occurred on Mar 20, 2020 07:33 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-west of Phuntsholing, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chukha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:42, 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-west of Phuntsholing. It is the strongest earthquake near Chukha 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 Chukha, 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 Chukha.
Earthquakes by city in Chukha
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chukha.
When was the last earthquake in Chukha, Bhutan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chukha on the evening of December 16, 2024 at 20:10 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 182km south-east of Phuntsholing at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chukha, Bhutan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chukha, Bhutan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chukha on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:42 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 247km west of Phuntsholing at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chukha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chukha, Bhutan?
In the past 10 years, 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chukha. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
