Seismic Activity in Bhutan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.6 event near 27 km SSE of Tezpur, India.
Earthquakes in Bhutan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.6
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Bhutan
Over the past 30 days, Bhutan has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 2 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.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days ago 2026-10-24 19:34:13 UTC | 4.3mb | 71 km SW of Rikaze, China 28.760°, 88.399° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 71 km SW of Rikaze, China on October 24, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-05 2026-10-05 22:53:41 UTC | 4.6mb | 27 km SSE of Tezpur, India 26.394°, 92.868° | 10.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 5, 2026 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 27 km SSE of Tezpur, India. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Bhutan over the past 30 days. See the M4.6 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)24
Largest (30 Days)
M4.6
27 km SSE of Tezpur, India
2026-10-05
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 24 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Bhutan?
In the past 30 days, 2 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 4.6 event that occurred 27 km SSE of Tezpur, India.
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