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List of latest earthquakes near Nepal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 21, 2025 05:33AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.7 232 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Jun 17, 2025 09:38PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.9 256 km E
from Biratnagar
Jun 13, 2025 08:57PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.5 198 km ENE
from Biratnagar
Jun 12, 2025 08:10PM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.1 281 km E
from Kathmandu
Jun 10, 2025 07:50AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.2 207 km NE
from Kathmandu
Jun 10, 2025 12:07AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.7 243 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Jun 9, 2025 07:31AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.6 181 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Jun 1, 2025 08:59AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.7 257 km W
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
May 31, 2025 03:26AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.5 225 km NE
from Kathmandu
May 30, 2025 11:53PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.5 237 km E
from Biratnagar
May 30, 2025 11:08AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.6 265 km ENE
from Kathmandu
May 28, 2025 06:27PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 92 km NNE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
May 28, 2025 12:50PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.6 19 km S
from Pokhara
May 28, 2025 11:56AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 12 km S
from Pokhara
May 27, 2025 01:14AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.4 240 km ENE
from Kathmandu
May 26, 2025 02:25PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.9 71 km ENE
from Birendranagar
May 23, 2025 08:57PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.9 181 km NE
from Biratnagar
May 23, 2025 07:54PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 176 km NNE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
May 23, 2025 09:42AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.4 220 km NE
from Kathmandu
May 23, 2025 01:48AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.6 87 km N
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
May 22, 2025 01:58AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.2 55 km WNW
from Kathmandu
May 20, 2025 01:59PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.9 22 km W
from Pokhara
May 20, 2025 01:38PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.7 138 km N
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
May 19, 2025 05:45PM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.2 222 km ENE
from Kathmandu
May 18, 2025 05:22PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.7 231 km NE
from Kathmandu

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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:
74 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Jun 21, 2025 05:33

Average

A total of 743 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 74 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nepal roughly every 4 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. 4 692 93.14%
Mag. 5 50 6.73%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 1 0.13%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nepal

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Jan 7, 2025 06:50.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nepal occurred on Jan 7, 2025 06:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) east-northeast of Kathmandu, at a depth of 10 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-northeast 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nepal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM
(Kathmandu)
M 7.1 225 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Oct 3, 2023 03:06PM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.7 109 km NE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Nov 3, 2023 11:47PM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.7 60 km ENE
from Birendranagar
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
Feb 21, 2016 11:54AM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.5 69 km NW
from Kathmandu
May 12, 2025 02:56AM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.5 270 km NE
from Kathmandu
Jan 24, 2023 02:43PM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.4 143 km NE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
May 22, 2016 07:33AM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.4 233 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Dec 19, 2015 04:01AM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.4 129 km NE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄

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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nepal on the night of June 21, 2025 at 05:33 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 232km 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, 743 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nepal. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.