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.
Province 2 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 767 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 76 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 | 720 | 93.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 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 124 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.
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Province 2 on the morning of December 19, 2024 at 07:37 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 181km north-northwest 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, 767 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Province 2. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
