Latest earthquakes near Butwāl, Lumbini Province today
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Recent Butwāl Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Butwāl. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Butwāl and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Butwāl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 360 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Butwāl, Lumbini Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Butwāl roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Butwāl in 2015. A total of 517 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Butwāl 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 Butwāl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Butwāl 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 | 337 | 93.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 6.39% |
| 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 Butwāl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Butwāl occurred on Nov 3, 2023 23:47 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) north-west of Butwāl, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Butwāl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 25, 2015 11:56, 139 kilometers (86 mi) north-west of Butwāl. It is the strongest earthquake near Butwāl 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 Butwāl, Lumbini 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 Butwāl.
Nearest earthquakes from Butwāl
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Butwāl, Lumbini 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 Butwāl.
When was the last earthquake in Butwāl, Lumbini Province?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Butwāl on the afternoon of May 28, 2025 at 12:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 66km north-east of Butwāl at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Butwāl, Lumbini Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Butwāl, Lumbini Province?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Butwāl 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 Butwāl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Butwāl, Lumbini Province?
In the past 10 years, 360 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Butwāl. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
