Latest earthquakes near Birendranagar, Karnali Pradesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Birendranagar, Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Birendranagar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Birendranagar (also known as वीरेन्द्रनगर नगरपालिका), it will show up within minutes.
Birendranagar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 175 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Birendranagar, Karnali Pradesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Birendranagar roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Birendranagar in 2023. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Birendranagar that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Birendranagar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Birendranagar 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 | 159 | 90.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 9.14% |
| 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 Birendranagar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Birendranagar occurred on Oct 3, 2023 15:06 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) north-northwest of Birendranagar, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Birendranagar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 28, 1916 12:20, 150 kilometers (93 mi) north-northwest of Birendranagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Birendranagar 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 Birendranagar, Karnali 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 Birendranagar.
Nearest earthquakes from Birendranagar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Birendranagar, Karnali 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 Birendranagar.
When was the last earthquake in Birendranagar, Karnali Pradesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Birendranagar on the evening of April 22, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north of Birendranagar at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Birendranagar, Karnali Pradesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Birendranagar, Karnali Pradesh?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Birendranagar on the afternoon of August 28, 1916 at 12:20 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 150km northwest of Birendranagar at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Birendranagar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Birendranagar, Karnali Pradesh?
In the past 10 years, 175 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Birendranagar. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
