Latest earthquakes near Thimphu today
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Recent Thimphu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Thimphu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Thimphu and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 06:58PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck 162km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 13, 2025 06:57PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 161km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 07:13AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning 176km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 07:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 163km from Rikaze in China.
Thimphu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Thimphu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Thimphu roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Thimphu in 2025. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Thimphu 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 Thimphu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Thimphu 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 | 264 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Thimphu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Thimphu occurred on Jan 7, 2025 07:05 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) west-northwest of Thimphu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Thimphu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:42, 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-northwest of Thimphu. It is the strongest earthquake near Thimphu 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 Thimphu 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 Thimphu.
Nearest earthquakes from Thimphu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Thimphu. 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 Thimphu.
When was the last earthquake in Thimphu?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Thimphu on the afternoon of January 25, 2025 at 14:31 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 233km west-northwest of Thimphu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Thimphu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Thimphu?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Thimphu on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:42 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west of Thimphu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Thimphu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Thimphu?
In the past 10 years, 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thimphu. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
