Latest earthquakes near Chukha, Bhutan today
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Recent Chukha Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chukha. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chukha and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 06:58PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck 162km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 13, 2025 06:57PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 161km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 07:13AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning 176km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 07:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 163km from Rikaze in China.
Chukha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 260 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 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chukha roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chukha in 2025. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chukha 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 Chukha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 239 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 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 Jan 7, 2025 07:05 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 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 125 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Chukha on the evening of January 27, 2025 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 259km northwest of Phuntsholing at a depth of 23km 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, 260 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chukha. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
