Nepal Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Nepal, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Nepal (0)
Nepal has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Nepal has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Nepal (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M5.7 | 43 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | Nov 3, 2023 |
| M5.7 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | Oct 3, 2023 |
| M5.4 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | Jan 7, 2025 |
| M5.4 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | Jan 24, 2023 |
| M5.3 | 34 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | Nov 6, 2023 |
| M5.2 | 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal | Aug 26, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Nepal have earthquakes?
- Nepal recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 3.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Nepal?
- The largest earthquake in Nepal in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.7 near 43 km E of Dailekh, Nepal.
- When was the last major earthquake in Nepal?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Nepal was a magnitude 5.2 near 55 km NW of Kodāri̇̄, Nepal.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Nepal
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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