Latest earthquakes near Birgañj, Province 2 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Birgañj, Province 2, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Birgañj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Birgañj, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 hours ago (Apr 2 06:04AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 276 km NE from Birgañj |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 2 05:56AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.9 | 271 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 05:39PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.1 | 280 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 03:55AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.0 | 275 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 06:27PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 253 km NE from Birgañj |
| 8 days ago (Mar 25 05:38PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.4 | 274 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 12:12PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 296 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 12:29AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.2 | 236 km NE from Birgañj |
| 17 days ago (Mar 16 11:11AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 230 km NE from Birgañj |
| 19 days ago (Mar 15 01:04AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.5 | 250 km NE from Birgañj |
| 19 days ago (Mar 14 04:23AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.0 | 239 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 20 days ago (Mar 13 08:43AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.5 | 283 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 21 days ago (Mar 13 01:57AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 298 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 21 days ago (Mar 12 11:46AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.7 | 285 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 22 days ago (Mar 11 03:14PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 296 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 22 days ago (Mar 11 04:11AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.7 | 136 km NW from Birgañj |
| 22 days ago (Mar 11 04:11AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 156 km NW from Birgañj |
| 25 days ago (Mar 8 02:35PM Kathmandu) |
M 5.1 | 314 km NE from Birgañj |
| 25 days ago (Mar 8 06:20AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.9 | 228 km NW from Birgañj |
| 32 days ago (Mar 1 03:16PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 294 km NE from Birgañj |
| 32 days ago (Mar 1 11:23AM Kathmandu) |
M 4.5 | 265 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 34 days ago (Feb 28 02:51AM Kathmandu) |
M 5.6 | 139 km NE from Birgañj |
| 36 days ago (Feb 25 10:00PM Kathmandu) |
M 4.3 | 299 km ENE from Birgañj |
| 38 days ago (Feb 23 12:12PM Kathmandu) |
M 3.5 | 260 km NE from Birgañj |
| 41 days ago (Feb 20 11:48AM Kathmandu) |
M 3.8 | 176 km ENE from Birgañj |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Birgañj
Recent Birgañj Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Birgañj. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Birgañj 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.
Birgañj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 839 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Birgañj, Province 2 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 Birgañj roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Birgañj in 2015. A total of 518 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Birgañj 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 Birgañj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Birgañj 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 Birgañj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Birgañj 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 Birgañj 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 Birgañj 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 Birgañj, Province 2 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 Birgañj.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:18AM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 296 km NE from Birgañj |
| Apr 25, 2015 03:02PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.7 | 284 km ENE from Birgañj |
| Apr 25, 2015 12:03PM (Kathmandu) |
M 5.6 | 135 km NE from Birgañj |
| 34 days ago (Feb 28 02:51AM Kathmandu) |
M 5.6 | 139 km NE from Birgañj |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Birgañj
Nearest earthquakes from Birgañj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Birgañj, Province 2. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 01:27AM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 7 km WNW from Birgañj |
| May 20, 2015 02:47PM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.6 | 38 km NNE from Birgañj |
| May 27, 2015 01:15PM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 40 km NNW from Birgañj |
| May 27, 2015 01:15PM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 46 km NNW from Birgañj |
| May 2, 2015 05:55AM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 50 km NE from Birgañj |
| Oct 22, 2023 08:28AM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.0 | 57 km NW from Birgañj |
| Aug 9, 2019 06:25PM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.6 | 57 km NW from Birgañj |
| May 16, 2015 09:35AM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.2 | 58 km NNE from Birgañj |
| May 30, 2015 10:13PM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.4 | 59 km N from Birgañj |
| Oct 22, 2023 04:03PM (Kathmandu) |
M 4.1 | 60 km N from Birgañj |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Birgañj
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Birgañj.
When was the last earthquake in Birgañj, Province 2?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Birgañj on the morning of April 2, 2025 at 06:04 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north-east of Birgañj at a depth of 52km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Birgañj, Province 2 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Birgañj, Province 2?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Birgañj 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 Birgañj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Birgañj, Province 2?
In the past 10 years, 839 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Birgañj. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
