Earthquakes in Bhutan
Explore earthquakes recorded within Bhutan. Latest events cover Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC; annual statistics and the largest events cover Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.
Regional statistics
Statistics for the 365-day period Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.
- Recorded events
- 84
- Maximum magnitude
- 5.6
- Average magnitude
- 3.02
Earthquake map for Bhutan
- < 2.0
- 2.0–4.5
- 4.5–6.0
- ≥ 6.0
Latest earthquakes
Up to 20 most recent events during the 30-day period Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.
- 2.50 Bhutan, Himalayas, Bumthang details
- 2.50 Bhutan, Himalayas, Haa details
- 2.70 Bhutan, Himalayas, Dagana details
- 2.80 Bhutan, Himalayas, Trashigang details
- 3.80 Bhutan, Tibetan Plateau, Samtse details
- 2.60 Bhutan, Himalayas, Samtse details
- 2.60 Bhutan, Himalayas, Haa details
- 2.60 Bhutan, Himalayas, Trashiyangtse details
Largest earthquakes
The 10 largest recorded events during the 365-day period Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.
- 5.60 Bhutan, Himalayas, Punakha details
- 4.80 Bhutan, Himalayas, Mongar details
- 4.30 Bhutan, Himalayas, Trashigang details
- 4.30 Bhutan, Himalayas, Chukha details
- 4.20 Bhutan, Himalayas, Trashigang details
- 4.10 Bhutan, Himalayas, Mongar details
- 4.00 Bhutan, Himalayas, Trashigang details
- 3.90 Bhutan, Himalayas, Mongar details
- 3.80 Bhutan, Tibetan Plateau, Samtse details
- 3.80 Bhutan, Himalayas, Punakha details
Statistics for the last 5 years
Complete years use 365 or 366 days. For 2,026, the average uses 365 days through Oct 23, 2026.
| Date | Recorded events | Maximum magnitude | Events per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 250 | 5.6 — Bhutan, Himalayas, Punakha | 0.685 |
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