Latest earthquakes near Bagmati Province, Nepal today
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Bagmati Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bagmati Province, Nepal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bagmati Province roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bagmati Province in 2015. A total of 522 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bagmati Province 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 Bagmati Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bagmati Province 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 | 778 | 93.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bagmati Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bagmati Province 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 Bagmati Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 167 kilometers (104 mi) north-west of Kathmandu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bagmati Province 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 Bagmati Province, 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 Bagmati Province.
Earthquakes by city in Bagmati Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Use this regional Bagmati Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hetauda, Madhyapur Thimi, Panauti, Kirtipur, Panauti̇̄, Banepā and Dhulikhel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bagmati Province.
When was the last earthquake in Bagmati Province, Nepal?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bagmati Province on the evening of November 21, 2024 at 22:46 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 5km southwest of Kathmandu at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bagmati Province, Nepal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bagmati Province, Nepal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bagmati Province on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 167km east-southeast of Kathmandu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bagmati Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bagmati Province, Nepal?
In the past 10 years, 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bagmati Province. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
