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.
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.
Chukha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 333 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chukha roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chukha in 2025. A total of 152 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 | 310 | 93.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 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 278 kilometers (173 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 126 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chukha on the afternoon of May 16, 2026 at 14:36 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south of Phuntsholing at a depth of 20km 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, 333 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chukha. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
