Latest earthquakes near Pātan, Bagmati Province today
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Recent Pātan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pātan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pātan and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Pātan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 496 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pātan, Bagmati Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pātan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pātan in 2015. A total of 520 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pātan 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 Pātan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pātan 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 | 463 | 93.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pātan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pātan occurred on Jan 7, 2025 06:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) east-northeast of Pātan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pātan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 167 kilometers (104 mi) east-northeast of Pātan. It is the strongest earthquake near Pātan 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 Pātan, 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 Pātan.
Nearest earthquakes from Pātan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pātan, 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 Pātan.
When was the last earthquake in Pātan, Bagmati Province?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pātan on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 08:36 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 217km east-northeast of Pātan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pātan, Bagmati Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pātan, Bagmati Province?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pātan 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 Pātan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pātan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pātan, Bagmati Province?
In the past 10 years, 496 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pātan. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
