Latest earthquakes near Punākha, Punakha today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punākha, Punakha, Bhutan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punākha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punākha (also known as Punakha), it will show up within minutes.
Punākha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punākha, Punakha in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Punākha roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punākha in 2025. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punākha 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 Punākha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Punākha 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 | 342 | 92.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Punākha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punākha occurred on Jan 7, 2025 07:05 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) west-northwest of Punākha, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punākha 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 Punākha 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 Punākha, Punakha 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 Punākha.
Nearest earthquakes from Punākha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Punākha, Punakha. 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 Punākha.
When was the last earthquake in Punākha, Punakha?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Punākha on the afternoon of October 15, 2026 at 12:31 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 147km west of Punākha at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punākha, Punakha in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Punākha, Punakha?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Punākha 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 Punākha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Punākha, Punakha?
In the past 10 years, 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punākha. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
