Latest earthquakes near Phuntsholing, Chukha today
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Recent Phuntsholing Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Phuntsholing. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Phuntsholing and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 07:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Phuntsholing Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Phuntsholing, Chukha in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Phuntsholing roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Phuntsholing in 2025. A total of 118 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Phuntsholing 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 Phuntsholing in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Phuntsholing 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 | 274 | 91.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Phuntsholing
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Phuntsholing occurred on Jan 7, 2025 07:05 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-west of Phuntsholing, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Phuntsholing 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 Phuntsholing 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 Phuntsholing, Chukha 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 Phuntsholing.
Nearest earthquakes from Phuntsholing
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Phuntsholing, Chukha. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Phuntsholing.
When was the last earthquake in Phuntsholing, Chukha?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Phuntsholing on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 209km east-southeast of Phuntsholing at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Phuntsholing, Chukha in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Phuntsholing, Chukha?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Phuntsholing 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 Phuntsholing since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Phuntsholing, Chukha?
In the past 10 years, 298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Phuntsholing. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
