Latest earthquakes near Lumbini Province, Nepal today
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Lumbini Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 768 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lumbini Province, Nepal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lumbini Province roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lumbini Province in 2015. A total of 517 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lumbini Province 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 Lumbini Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lumbini Province 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 | 712 | 92.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 6.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lumbini Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lumbini Province occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:56 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) east-northeast of Butwāl, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lumbini Province in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lumbini Province, Nepal 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 Lumbini Province.
Earthquakes by city in Lumbini Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lumbini Province, Nepal.
Use this regional Lumbini Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nepalgunj, Siddharthanagar, Gulariyā, Tulsīpur and Tānsen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lumbini Province.
When was the last earthquake in Lumbini Province, Nepal?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lumbini Province on the evening of April 22, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 288km northwest of Butwāl at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lumbini Province, Nepal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lumbini Province, Nepal?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lumbini Province on the morning of April 25, 2015 at 11:56 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 139km east-northeast of Butwāl at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lumbini Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lumbini Province, Nepal?
In the past 10 years, 768 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lumbini Province. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
