Latest earthquakes near Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pokhara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pokhara (also known as पोखरा), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pokhara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pokhara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pokhara 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.
Pokhara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 797 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 79 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pokhara roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pokhara in 2015. A total of 521 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pokhara 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 Pokhara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pokhara 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 | 740 | 92.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pokhara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pokhara occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:56 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 75 kilometers (47 mi) east of Pokhara, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pokhara in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh 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 Pokhara.
Nearest earthquakes from Pokhara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh. 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 Pokhara.
When was the last earthquake in Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pokhara on the night of January 21, 2025 at 02:48 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 349km east of Pokhara at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pokhara on the morning of April 25, 2015 at 11:56 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 75km east of Pokhara at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pokhara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 797 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pokhara. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
