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.
Birgañj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 765 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 76 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 | 716 | 93.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 5.62% |
| 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 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 124 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.
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.
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Birgañj on the night of April 15, 2024 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west-northwest of Birgañj at a depth of 10km 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, 765 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Birgañj. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
