Latest earthquakes near Punakha, Bhutan today
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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.
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 330 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Punakha roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punakha in 2025. A total of 128 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 | 301 | 91.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 8.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 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.
Earthquakes by city in Punakha
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Punakha.
When was the last earthquake in Punakha, Bhutan?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Punakha on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 212km south-east of Punākha at a depth of 10km 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, 330 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punakha. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
