Latest earthquakes near Nepal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nepal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nepal, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 29 03:14PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 220 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 04:45PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 226 km NE from Kathmandu |
| 3 days ago (Apr 27 09:46PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.3 | 224 km E from Biratnagar |
| 3 days ago (Apr 27 03:49PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.1 | 134 km N from Dhangaḍhi̇̄ |
| 3 days ago (Apr 27 03:06AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.9 | 180 km NW from Pokhara |
| 5 days ago (Apr 25 10:38PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.4 | 198 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 5 days ago (Apr 25 11:53AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.9 | 50 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 6 days ago (Apr 24 07:34PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 83 km W from Pokhara |
| 7 days ago (Apr 23 06:39PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.2 | 233 km NE from Kathmandu |
| 7 days ago (Apr 23 05:40PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.6 | 246 km NE from Kathmandu |
| 9 days ago (Apr 21 05:48AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.2 | 232 km NE from Kathmandu |
| 11 days ago (Apr 19 12:08PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.2 | 164 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 14 days ago (Apr 16 12:26PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 224 km NE from Kathmandu |
| 14 days ago (Apr 16 04:05AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.2 | 277 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 15 days ago (Apr 15 04:17PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 197 km NE from Kathmandu |
| 15 days ago (Apr 15 11:16AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.5 | 266 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 15 days ago (Apr 15 04:53AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 61 km NE from Birendranagar |
| 15 days ago (Apr 15 03:34AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 235 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 16 days ago (Apr 14 09:31PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 63 km NE from Birendranagar |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 12:36PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.3 | 117 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 18 days ago (Apr 12 01:17PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 121 km N from Dhangaḍhi̇̄ |
| 19 days ago (Apr 11 03:42PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 214 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| 19 days ago (Apr 11 03:05AM Kathmandu) |
M 2.5 | 264 km E from Biratnagar |
| 20 days ago (Apr 10 10:57AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.1 | 193 km NE from Kathmandu |
| 22 days ago (Apr 8 08:49PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.4 | 221 km ENE from Kathmandu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nepal
Recent Nepal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nepal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nepal and elsewhere.
Feb 28, 2025 02:51AM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake hit near Kathmandu in Nepal on Friday Night.
Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Nepal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 978 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nepal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nepal roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nepal in 2015. A total of 540 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nepal that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nepal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nepal 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 | 916 | 93.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 6.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nepal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nepal occurred on May 12, 2015 12:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 74 kilometers (46 mi) east of Kathmandu, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nepal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 61 kilometers (38 mi) east of Dharān. It is the strongest earthquake near Nepal 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 Nepal 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 Nepal.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2015 12:50PM (Kathmandu) |
M 7.3 | 74 km E from Kathmandu |
| Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM (Kathmandu) |
M 7.1 | 225 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| May 12, 2015 01:21PM (Kathmandu) |
M 6.3 | 83 km E from Kathmandu |
| Nov 9, 2022 02:12AM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 86 km NE from Dhangaḍhi̇̄ |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:18AM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 218 km ENE from Kathmandu |
| Nov 3, 2023 11:47PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 60 km ENE from Birendranagar |
| Oct 3, 2023 03:06PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 109 km NE from Dhangaḍhi̇̄ |
| Feb 21, 2016 11:54AM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.5 | 69 km NW from Kathmandu |
| May 12, 2015 01:02PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.5 | 88 km E from Kathmandu |
| May 16, 2015 05:19PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.5 | 76 km E from Kathmandu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nepal
Earthquakes by region of Nepal
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Nepal.
- Bagmati Province
- Gandaki Pradesh
- Karnali Pradesh (Karnali Province)
- Lumbini Province
- Province 1
- Province 2
- Sudurpashchim Pradesh
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nepal.
When was the last earthquake in Nepal?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nepal on the afternoon of April 29, 2025 at 15:14 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 220km east-northeast of Kathmandu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nepal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nepal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nepal on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 61km northwest of Dharān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nepal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nepal?
In the past 10 years, 978 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nepal. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
