Latest earthquakes near Biratnagar, Province 1 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Biratnagar, Province 1, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Biratnagar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Biratnagar, it will show up within minutes.
Biratnagar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Biratnagar, Province 1 in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Biratnagar roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Biratnagar in 2015. A total of 477 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Biratnagar that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Biratnagar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Biratnagar 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 | 685 | 93.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 6.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Biratnagar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Biratnagar occurred on May 12, 2015 12:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) north-west of Biratnagar, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Biratnagar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 97 kilometers (60 mi) north-west of Biratnagar. It is the strongest earthquake near Biratnagar 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 Biratnagar, Province 1 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 Biratnagar.
Nearest earthquakes from Biratnagar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Biratnagar, Province 1. 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 Biratnagar.
When was the last earthquake in Biratnagar, Province 1?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Biratnagar on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 21:40 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north-northeast of Biratnagar at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Biratnagar, Province 1 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Biratnagar, Province 1?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Biratnagar on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 97km north-northwest of Biratnagar at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Biratnagar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Biratnagar, Province 1?
In the past 10 years, 733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Biratnagar. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
