Earthquakes in Bhutan

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.3

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 27.51°, 90.43°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Bhutan

Over the past 30 days, Bhutan has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 4 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. All 4 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

Showing 4 of 4
Time ↓Mag ↕Location ↕Depth ↕Felt ↕MMIAlertStatusDetails
4 days ago
2026-07-12 06:30:39 UTC
4.3mb
52 km W of Nongstoin, India
25.570°, 90.743°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 12, 2026 at 06:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 52 km W of Nongstoin, India. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Bhutan over the past 30 days. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-21
2026-06-21 02:24:55 UTC
4.2mb
29 km ESE of Tawang, India
27.489°, 92.207°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On June 21, 2026, Bhutan registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 29 km ESE of Tawang, India at 02:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-21
2026-06-21 00:53:20 UTC
4.3mb
23 km ESE of Tawang, India
27.505°, 92.152°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 23 km ESE of Tawang, India on June 21, 2026 at 00:53 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-21
2026-06-21 00:52:54 UTC
4.3mb
17 km SE of Tawang, India
27.460°, 92.042°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 17 km SE of Tawang, India with origin time 00:52 UTC on June 21, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days4
2026 (M2.5+)19
Largest (30 Days)
M4.3

52 km W of Nongstoin, India

4 days ago

Largest in 2026
M5.6

13 km WSW of Punākha, Bhutan

2026-06-07

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Bhutan

Bhutan lies in the Himalayan collision zone where the Indian Plate pushes beneath the Eurasian Plate, creating significant earthquake hazard.

Bhutan Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Bhutan has recorded 19 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Bhutan in 2026 was a magnitude 5.6 event near Punākha, Bhutan.

Seismic Activity in Bhutan

Over the past 30 days, there have been 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 event near 52 km W of Nongstoin, India.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Bhutan?

In the past 30 days, 4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Bhutan region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Bhutan?

The largest recent earthquake in the Bhutan area was a magnitude 4.3 event that occurred 52 km W of Nongstoin, India.

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