Latest earthquakes near Nepal today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nepal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 03:49AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.0 264 km SW
from Butwāl
Nov 24, 2023 02:13AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.0 195 km E
from Kathmandu
Nov 23, 2023 01:19AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 20 km W
from Kathmandu
Nov 22, 2023 01:31PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.5 163 km ENE
from Biratnagar
Nov 21, 2023 03:54AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.8 232 km W
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 20, 2023 11:37AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.0 88 km NE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 19, 2023 04:47PM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.2 114 km WNW
from Pokhara
Nov 19, 2023 02:59PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.9 115 km W
from Pokhara
Nov 19, 2023 10:02AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.8 221 km NW
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 14, 2023 09:15PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.6 5 km SE
from Birendranagar
Nov 11, 2023 03:50PM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.0 131 km E
from Kathmandu
Nov 10, 2023 07:01AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.8 279 km NNW
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 9, 2023 05:26AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.5 278 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Nov 9, 2023 04:06AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.7 105 km NNE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 9, 2023 03:06AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.9 47 km ENE
from Birendranagar
Nov 9, 2023 02:20AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.2 71 km N
from Birendranagar
Nov 9, 2023 01:30AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.6 61 km NNE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 8, 2023 11:06AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.6 208 km E
from Biratnagar
Nov 8, 2023 01:27AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.4 7 km WNW
from Birgañj
Nov 7, 2023 12:58PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.7 124 km NE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 6, 2023 04:41PM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.0 12 km NNW
from Birendranagar
Nov 6, 2023 04:31PM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.3 58 km NE
from Birendranagar
Nov 5, 2023 09:03PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.9 2 km SE
from Birendranagar
Nov 5, 2023 02:24PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.6 58 km NE
from Birendranagar
Nov 5, 2023 04:53AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.6 40 km N
from Pokhara

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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.

Nepal Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
98 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Nov 28, 2023 03:49

Average

A total of 980 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 98 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nepal with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nepal (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 908 92.65%
Mag. 5 66 6.73%
Mag. 6 4 0.41%
Mag. 7 2 0.2%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nepal

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Apr 25, 2015 11:56.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nepal occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:56 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 83 kilometers (52 mi) north-west of Kathmandu, at a depth of 8 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) north-west of Dharān. It is the strongest earthquake near Nepal in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nepal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 25, 2015 11:56AM
(Kathmandu)
M 7.8 83 km NW
from Kathmandu
May 12, 2015 12:50PM
(Kathmandu)
M 7.3 74 km E
from Kathmandu
Apr 26, 2015 12:54PM
(Kathmandu)
M 6.7 69 km E
from Kathmandu
Apr 25, 2015 12:30PM
(Kathmandu)
M 6.6 76 km NW
from Kathmandu
May 12, 2015 01:21PM
(Kathmandu)
M 6.3 83 km E
from Kathmandu
Apr 25, 2015 12:00PM
(Kathmandu)
M 6.1 23 km ESE
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 59 km ENE
from Birendranagar
Apr 25, 2015 03:02PM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.7 210 km ENE
from Kathmandu

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nepal

Earthquakes by region of Nepal

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nepal.

When was the last earthquake in Nepal?

A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nepal on the night of November 28, 2023 at 03:49 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 264km southwest of Butwāl 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, 980 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.