Latest earthquakes near Dharān, Province 1 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dharān, Province 1, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dharān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dharān, it will show up within minutes.
Dharān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 787 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 78 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dharān roughly every 4 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 | 734 | 93.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 5.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 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 Apr 25, 2015 11:56 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) west-northwest of Dharān, at a depth of 8 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) west-northwest of Dharān. It is the strongest earthquake near Dharān 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 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dharān on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 21:40 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 173km north-northeast of Dharān at a depth of 30km 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, 787 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dharān. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
