Latest earthquakes near Phuntsholing, Chukha today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Phuntsholing, Chukha, Bhutan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Phuntsholing? If an earthquake is happening right now near Phuntsholing, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Mar 28 01:33PM Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 186 km SE from Phuntsholing |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 12:09PM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 266 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 05:53PM Thimphu) |
M 3.4 | 246 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 05:07PM Thimphu) |
M 3.9 | 265 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 12:12AM Thimphu) |
M 3.9 | 278 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 5 days ago (Mar 23 12:27PM Thimphu) |
M 3.8 | 238 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 03:04PM Thimphu) |
M 3.0 | 279 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 06:11PM Thimphu) |
M 3.5 | 201 km SE from Phuntsholing |
| 10 days ago (Mar 18 01:17PM Thimphu) |
M 2.9 | 124 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 10 days ago (Mar 18 03:24AM Thimphu) |
M 3.2 | 283 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 01:19AM Thimphu) |
M 3.5 | 300 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 09:43PM Thimphu) |
M 2.8 | 185 km SE from Phuntsholing |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 06:31AM Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 287 km E from Phuntsholing |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 04:38AM Thimphu) |
M 3.0 | 247 km WNW from Phuntsholing |
| 15 days ago (Mar 13 02:37PM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 299 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 15 days ago (Mar 13 08:58AM Thimphu) |
M 3.5 | 265 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 15 days ago (Mar 13 02:12AM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 220 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 12:01PM Thimphu) |
M 3.7 | 241 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 03:29PM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 264 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 01:09PM Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 284 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 01:05PM Thimphu) |
M 3.8 | 262 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 19 days ago (Mar 9 03:00AM Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 277 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 03:19PM Thimphu) |
M 4.1 | 240 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 02:50PM Thimphu) |
M 5.1 | 263 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 21 days ago (Mar 7 07:00PM Thimphu) |
M 2.5 | 70 km SSW from Phuntsholing |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Phuntsholing
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.
Mar 8, 2025 02:50PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 150km from Rikaze in China.
Feb 28, 2025 03:06AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Feb 27, 2025 02:55AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Morigaon in India.
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 313 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 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Phuntsholing roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Phuntsholing in 2025. A total of 133 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 | 287 | 91.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 7.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 80 days ago (Jan 7 07:05AM Thimphu) |
M 7.1 | 276 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:33AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.7 | 282 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| Apr 25, 2015 03:17PM (Thimphu) |
M 5.7 | 266 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| May 22, 2016 07:48AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.4 | 255 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 29 days ago (Feb 27 02:55AM Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 300 km E from Phuntsholing |
| Jul 7, 2021 09:15AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 138 km SE from Phuntsholing |
| Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 94 km SE from Phuntsholing |
| 80 days ago (Jan 7 07:13AM Thimphu) |
M 5.2 | 259 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| 80 days ago (Jan 7 07:14AM Thimphu) |
M 5.2 | 273 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| Apr 5, 2021 09:19PM (Thimphu) |
M 5.2 | 58 km NW from Phuntsholing |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2022 08:46PM (Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 18 km W from Phuntsholing |
| Mar 7, 2017 04:28PM (Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 28 km WNW from Phuntsholing |
| Sep 6, 2024 08:28PM (Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 31 km NNW from Phuntsholing |
| Jul 2, 2022 12:29AM (Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 35 km NNW from Phuntsholing |
| Jul 2, 2022 03:23AM (Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 39 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| Apr 5, 2021 09:19PM (Thimphu) |
M 5.2 | 58 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| Oct 10, 2015 07:48AM (Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 73 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| Nov 7, 2021 10:20PM (Thimphu) |
M 4.6 | 76 km NW from Phuntsholing |
| Mar 22, 2018 04:58AM (Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 79 km SE from Phuntsholing |
| Mar 27, 2017 03:42AM (Thimphu) |
M 4.5 | 89 km WNW from Phuntsholing |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Phuntsholing
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Phuntsholing.
When was the last earthquake in Phuntsholing, Chukha?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Phuntsholing on the afternoon of March 28, 2025 at 13:33 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 186km south-east of Phuntsholing at a depth of 5km 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, 313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Phuntsholing. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
