Latest earthquakes near Province 2, Nepal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Province 2, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Province 2? If an earthquake is happening right now near Province 2, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 06:27PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 253 km NE from Birgañj |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 05:38PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.4 | 274 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 12:12PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 296 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 12:29AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.2 | 236 km NE from Birgañj |
| 13 days ago (Mar 16 11:11AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 230 km NE from Birgañj |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 01:04AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.5 | 250 km NE from Birgañj |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 04:23AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.0 | 239 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 08:43AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.5 | 283 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 01:57AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 298 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 11:46AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.7 | 285 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 03:14PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 296 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 04:11AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.7 | 136 km NW from Birgañj |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 04:11AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 156 km NW from Birgañj |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 02:35PM Kathmandu) |
M 5.1 | 314 km NE from Birgañj |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 06:20AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.9 | 228 km NW from Birgañj |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 03:16PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 294 km NE from Birgañj |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 11:23AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.5 | 265 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 02:51AM Kathmandu) |
M 5.6 | 139 km NE from Birgañj |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 10:00PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 299 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 34 days ago (Feb 23 12:12PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.5 | 260 km NE from Birgañj |
| 37 days ago (Feb 20 11:48AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 176 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 38 days ago (Feb 18 08:13PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 294 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 39 days ago (Feb 18 11:58AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.1 | 258 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 08:17AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 129 km SSW from Birgañj |
| 41 days ago (Feb 16 10:13AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.3 | 294 km NE from Birgañj |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Province 2
Recent Province 2 Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Province 2. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Province 2 and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 02:35PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 150km from Rikaze in China.
Feb 28, 2025 02:51AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jan 7, 2025 06:50AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Province 2 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 839 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Province 2, Nepal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Province 2 roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Province 2 in 2015. A total of 518 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Province 2 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 Province 2 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Province 2 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 | 784 | 93.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 5.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Province 2
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Province 2 occurred on Apr 25, 2015 11:56 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 136 kilometers (85 mi) north of Birgañj, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Province 2 in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 206 kilometers (128 mi) north of Birgañj. It is the strongest earthquake near Province 2 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 Province 2, 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 Province 2.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2015 11:56AM (Kathmandu) |
M 7.8 | 136 km N from Birgañj |
| May 12, 2015 12:50PM (Kathmandu) |
M 7.3 | 146 km NE from Birgañj |
| Apr 26, 2015 12:54PM (Kathmandu) |
M 6.7 | 140 km NE from Birgañj |
| Apr 25, 2015 12:30PM (Kathmandu) |
M 6.6 | 134 km N from Birgañj |
| May 12, 2015 01:21PM (Kathmandu) |
M 6.3 | 143 km ENE from Birgañj |
| Apr 25, 2015 12:00PM (Kathmandu) |
M 6.1 | 94 km NE from Birgañj |
| Apr 25, 2015 03:02PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 284 km ENE from Birgañj |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:18AM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 296 km NE from Birgañj |
| Apr 25, 2015 12:03PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.6 | 135 km NE from Birgañj |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 02:51AM Kathmandu) |
M 5.6 | 139 km NE from Birgañj |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Province 2
Earthquakes by city in Province 2
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Province 2, Nepal.
Use this regional Province 2 earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Janakpur, Rājbirāj, Lahān, Gaur, Siraha, Jaleshwar and Malaṅgawā.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Province 2.
When was the last earthquake in Province 2, Nepal?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Province 2 on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 18:27 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north-east of Birgañj at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Province 2, Nepal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Province 2, Nepal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Province 2 on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 206km east of Birgañj at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Province 2 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Province 2, Nepal?
In the past 10 years, 839 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Province 2. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
