Latest earthquakes near Thimphu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Thimphu, Bhutan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Thimphu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Thimphu, it will show up within minutes.
Thimphu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 203 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 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Thimphu roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Thimphu in 2021. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Thimphu that year. The strongest had a 6 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 6 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 | 185 | 91.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 8.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Apr 28, 2021 08:21 local time (Asia/Thimphu timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) east-southeast of Thimphu, at a depth of 34 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) east-southeast of Thimphu. It is the strongest earthquake near Thimphu in the past 124 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Thimphu on the afternoon of April 29, 2024 at 14:41 local time (Asia/Thimphu). The center of this earthquake was located 219km south-east of Thimphu at a depth of 17km 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, 203 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thimphu. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
