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List of latest earthquakes near Nepal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 2, 2024 12:36PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 142 km NE
from Kathmandu
Oct 29, 2024 10:10AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.9 241 km NE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Oct 26, 2024 11:30PM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.0 72 km E
from Kathmandu
Oct 18, 2024 01:01AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.8 192 km ENE
from Biratnagar
Oct 16, 2024 10:52AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.2 147 km NE
from Kathmandu
Oct 16, 2024 05:58AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 234 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Oct 15, 2024 01:04AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.8 245 km ENE
from Biratnagar
Oct 14, 2024 10:32PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 68 km NW
from Dharān
Oct 9, 2024 08:30AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.3 198 km ENE
from Biratnagar
Oct 7, 2024 01:48AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.1 154 km NNE
from Biratnagar
Oct 6, 2024 09:54AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.1 235 km ENE
from Kathmandu
Oct 5, 2024 09:18AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.0 243 km NNE
from Pokhara
Oct 5, 2024 09:18AM
(Kathmandu)
M 4.3 257 km N
from Pokhara
Oct 5, 2024 01:46AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.0 100 km N
from Birendranagar
Oct 4, 2024 08:26AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.7 92 km N
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Oct 4, 2024 07:25AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.5 186 km E
from Biratnagar
Oct 1, 2024 11:29PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.8 188 km ENE
from Biratnagar
Sep 30, 2024 02:12AM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.6 291 km ENE
from Biratnagar
Sep 27, 2024 11:36PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.4 178 km NE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Sep 25, 2024 06:27PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.1 123 km NNE
from Dharān
Sep 25, 2024 05:21PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.9 165 km NNE
from Biratnagar
Sep 21, 2024 09:27PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.1 176 km NNE
from Biratnagar
Sep 20, 2024 01:47PM
(Kathmandu)
M 2.6 200 km NNW
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Sep 18, 2024 10:08AM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.8 78 km NNE
from Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Sep 17, 2024 05:01PM
(Kathmandu)
M 3.3 144 km E
from Kathmandu

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nepal

Nepal Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
99 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 2, 2024 12:36

Average

A total of 992 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 99 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. 4 921 92.84%
Mag. 5 65 6.55%
Mag. 6 4 0.4%
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 124 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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Historic M6+ since 1900
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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
Oct 3, 2023 03:06PM
(Kathmandu)
M 5.7 109 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
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nepal on the afternoon of November 2, 2024 at 12:36 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 142km north-east of Kathmandu at a depth of 4km 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, 992 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nepal. This averages to 99 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.