Earthquakes in Nepal today
Earthquakes in Nepal and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Nepal since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 19 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Nepal. The strongest was magnitude 8.0 (January 15, 1934). In the last 10 years there were 28 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 3 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.2, August 26, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 1934 | 8.0 | 1934 Bihar-Nepal Earthquake | 15 km |
| April 25, 2015 | 7.8 | 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | 8 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 7.3 | Nepal | 15 km |
| August 28, 1916 | 7.0 | 21 km SE of Dārchulā, Nepal | 20 km |
| August 20, 1988 | 6.9 | 9 km WSW of Triyuga, Nepal | 57 km |
| May 27, 1936 | 6.9 | 28 km WNW of B?glung, Nepal | 15 km |
| April 26, 2015 | 6.7 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | 23 km |
| August 25, 2008 | 6.7 | 221 km NE of Jumla, Nepal | 12 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Nepal today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Nepal?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.0, on January 15, 1934.
How often are there earthquakes in Nepal?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 28 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 3 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.