Latest earthquakes near Dharān, Province 1 today
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Recent Dharān Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dharān. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dharān and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Dharān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 462 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dharān, Province 1 in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dharān roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dharān in 2015. A total of 512 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dharān 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 Dharān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dharān 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 | 428 | 92.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dharān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dharān occurred on Jan 7, 2025 06:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) north of Dharān, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dharān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 61 kilometers (38 mi) north of Dharān. It is the strongest earthquake near Dharān 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 Dharān, 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 Dharān.
Nearest earthquakes from Dharān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dharān, 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 Dharān.
When was the last earthquake in Dharān, Province 1?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dharān on the night of December 5, 2025 at 04:28 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 145km north-northeast of Dharān at a depth of 28km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dharān, Province 1 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dharān, Province 1?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dharān on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 61km northwest of Dharān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dharān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dharān, Province 1?
In the past 10 years, 462 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dharān. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
