Latest earthquakes near Punakha, Bhutan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punakha, Bhutan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punakha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punakha, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 hours ago (Mar 28 01:33PM Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 235 km SSE from Punākha |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:56PM Thimphu) |
M 2.8 | 266 km E from Punākha |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 12:09PM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 258 km WNW from Punākha |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 05:53PM Thimphu) |
M 3.4 | 255 km WNW from Punākha |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 05:07PM Thimphu) |
M 3.9 | 259 km WNW from Punākha |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 12:12AM Thimphu) |
M 3.9 | 259 km WNW from Punākha |
| 5 days ago (Mar 23 12:27PM Thimphu) |
M 3.8 | 240 km WNW from Punākha |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 03:04PM Thimphu) |
M 3.0 | 262 km WNW from Punākha |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 06:11PM Thimphu) |
M 3.5 | 238 km SSE from Punākha |
| 10 days ago (Mar 18 01:17PM Thimphu) |
M 2.9 | 127 km W from Punākha |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 03:24AM Thimphu) |
M 3.2 | 271 km WNW from Punākha |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 09:43PM Thimphu) |
M 2.8 | 221 km SSE from Punākha |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 06:31AM Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 241 km E from Punākha |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 04:38AM Thimphu) |
M 3.0 | 272 km W from Punākha |
| 15 days ago (Mar 13 02:37PM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 275 km NW from Punākha |
| 15 days ago (Mar 13 08:58AM Thimphu) |
M 3.5 | 267 km WNW from Punākha |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 02:12AM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 226 km WNW from Punākha |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 12:01PM Thimphu) |
M 3.7 | 246 km WNW from Punākha |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 03:29PM Thimphu) |
M 4.3 | 261 km WNW from Punākha |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 01:09PM Thimphu) |
M 4.2 | 271 km WNW from Punākha |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 01:05PM Thimphu) |
M 3.8 | 240 km WNW from Punākha |
| 18 days ago (Mar 10 09:18AM Thimphu) |
M 3.7 | 263 km ENE from Punākha |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 03:00AM Thimphu) |
M 4.0 | 267 km WNW from Punākha |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 03:19PM Thimphu) |
M 4.1 | 232 km WNW from Punākha |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 02:50PM Thimphu) |
M 5.1 | 253 km WNW from Punākha |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Punakha
Recent Punakha Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Punakha. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Punakha 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.
Punakha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 347 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punakha, Bhutan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Punakha roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punakha in 2025. A total of 145 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punakha 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 Punakha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Punakha 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 | 316 | 91.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 8.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Punakha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punakha occurred on Jan 7, 2025 07:05 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) west-northwest of Punākha, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punakha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:42, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-northwest of Punākha. It is the strongest earthquake near Punakha 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 Punakha, 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 Punakha.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 80 days ago (Jan 7 07:05AM Thimphu) |
M 7.1 | 269 km WNW from Punākha |
| Apr 28, 2021 08:21AM (Thimphu) |
M 6.0 | 271 km ESE from Punākha |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:33AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.7 | 275 km WNW from Punākha |
| Apr 25, 2015 03:17PM (Thimphu) |
M 5.7 | 267 km WNW from Punākha |
| Jul 19, 2019 03:22PM (Thimphu) |
M 5.5 | 291 km E from Punākha |
| May 22, 2016 07:48AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.4 | 249 km WNW from Punākha |
| 80 days ago (Jan 7 07:09AM Thimphu) |
M 5.4 | 293 km WNW from Punākha |
| Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 139 km SSE from Punākha |
| Jul 7, 2021 09:15AM (Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 187 km SSE from Punākha |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 02:55AM Thimphu) |
M 5.3 | 283 km ESE from Punākha |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Punakha
Earthquakes by city in Punakha
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Punakha, Bhutan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Punakha.
When was the last earthquake in Punakha, Bhutan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Punakha on the afternoon of March 28, 2025 at 13:33 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-southeast of Punākha at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punakha, Bhutan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Punakha, Bhutan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Punakha on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:42 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west of Punākha at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Punakha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Punakha, Bhutan?
In the past 10 years, 347 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punakha. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
