Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kathmandu
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.9, 100 km (62 mi) NNW of Kathmandu, on 2026-10-10.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year3
- Last 5 years14
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kathmandu
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kathmandu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kathmandu
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | 64 km ENE of Besisahar, Nepal | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 0 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kathmandu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kathmandu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kathmandu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kathmandu?
Over the last five years there were 14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kathmandu, an average of 2.8 a year. 3 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kathmandu in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Aug 26, 2026, 02:52 UTC, 66 km (41 mi) NNE of Kathmandu, at a depth of 0 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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