Thimphu
Notable events within 100 km, 12 months
1
Quakes within 100 km, 12 months (all sizes)
1
Strongest nearby, 10 years
M5.6
Nearest volcano
None in 300 km
Hazard summary for Thimphu
In the past 12 months 1 notable hazard event was recorded within 100 km of Thimphu. Instruments also logged 1 earthquake of all sizes in the same area. The strongest earthquake within 100 km in the last ten years measured magnitude 5.6. The largest quake on record within 300 km was a magnitude 8.0 on 15 Jan 1934. There are no known volcanoes within 300 km.
Notable events within 100 km, by month
Recent activity nearby
Events within 300 km in the last 90 days.
Strongest earthquakes on record
Magnitude 5 and above within 300 km, since 1900.
- 8.0
M8.0 earthquake near Khā̃dbāri̇̄, Koshi
15 km deep
Extreme - 7.1
M7.1 earthquake near Khā̃dbāri̇̄, Koshi
10 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake near Lakhipur, Assam
15 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Gangtok, Sikkim
50 km deep
Major - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Netrakona, Mymensingh Division
15 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Udalguri, Assam
15 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Udalguri, Assam
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Dêqên, Tibet
12 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal
12 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Udalguri, Assam
15 km deep
Major