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Earthquakes in Nepal
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Nepal; the largest was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 103 km N of Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal on 8 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 2
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Nepal in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9mb | 103 km N of Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal | |
| 4.1mb | 57 km NW of Jumla, Karnali Pradesh, Nepal |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Nepal.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Nepal?
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Nepal, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Nepal?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 103 km N of Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal on 8 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Nepal since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.0 earthquake on 15 Jan 1934 (1934 Bihar-Nepal Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Nepal?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow National Earthquake Monitoring & Research Center (https://seismonepal.gov.np/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.