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.
Pokhara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 292 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 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pokhara roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pokhara in 2016. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pokhara that year. The strongest had a 5.5 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 6 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 | 275 | 94.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 5.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Oct 3, 2023 15:06 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) west-northwest of Pokhara, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pokhara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 25, 2015 11:56, 75 kilometers (47 mi) west-northwest of Pokhara. It is the strongest earthquake near Pokhara in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pokhara on the evening of April 1, 2026 at 21:10 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 224km north of Pokhara at a depth of 219km 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, 292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pokhara. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
