Latest earthquakes near Kathmandu, Bagmati Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kathmandu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kathmandu (also known as काठमाडौं), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kathmandu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kathmandu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kathmandu and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 06:43PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck 162km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 13, 2025 06:42PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 161km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 06:58AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning 176km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 163km from Rikaze in China.
Kathmandu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 898 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kathmandu, Bagmati Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 89 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kathmandu roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kathmandu in 2015. A total of 520 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kathmandu 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 | 839 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 5.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kathmandu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 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 Kathmandu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kathmandu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kathmandu.
When was the last earthquake in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kathmandu on the night of January 21, 2025 at 02:48 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east-northeast of Kathmandu at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kathmandu, Bagmati Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kathmandu, Bagmati Province?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kathmandu, Bagmati Province?
In the past 10 years, 898 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kathmandu. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
