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Earthquakes Near Kathmandu

Within 300 km · past 12 months · M3+

The latest earthquake near Kathmandu was magnitude 4.9, 212 km northwest of Kathmandu (90 km NNE of Chitre, Nepal), on 8 Sept 2026, 9:53 pm local time. In the past 12 months the USGS recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ within 300 km; the strongest was M4.9.

Magnitude 3–3.9
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Magnitude 4–4.9
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Recent earthquakes near Kathmandu

Times in Kathmandu local time.

MagLocationTimeDepthFrom Kathmandu
4.990 km NNE of Chitre, Nepal8 Sept 2026, 9:53 pm44 days ago10 km212 km NW
4.054 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal3 Aug 2026, 3:07 am81 days ago19 km282 km WNW
4.554 km NE of Tulsīpur, Nepal19 Jul 2026, 4:30 pm95 days ago10 km276 km WNW
4.513 km W of Naya Bāzār, India29 Mar 2026, 8:59 am207 days ago10 km281 km ESE
4.5111 km N of Lobuche, Nepal12 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm224 days ago10 km205 km NE
4.315 km W of Gyalshing, India26 Feb 2026, 5:37 pm238 days ago10 km278 km E
4.812 km SW of Gyalshing, India26 Feb 2026, 11:49 am238 days ago10 km285 km E
4.218 km NNE of Ilām, Nepal9 Feb 2026, 5:45 pm255 days ago15 km273 km ESE
4.615 km NW of Gyalshing, India7 Feb 2026, 6:50 pm257 days ago10 km280 km E
4.47 km WSW of Naya Bāzār, India6 Feb 2026, 2:35 am259 days ago10 km290 km ESE
4.615 km W of Gyalshing, India6 Feb 2026, 1:24 am259 days ago10 km279 km E
4.342 km NNE of Pokhara, Nepal14 Dec 2025, 12:54 pm312 days ago10 km151 km NW
4.1130 km N of Lobuche, Nepal4 Dec 2025, 5:44 pm322 days ago10 km227 km NE
4.5126 km N of Lobuche, Nepal11 Nov 2025, 4:29 am346 days ago10 km205 km NE
4.784 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal4 Nov 2025, 2:42 am353 days ago10 km221 km ENE

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Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Kathmandu today?

No earthquake of magnitude 3+ was recorded within 300 km of Kathmandu in the past 24 hours. The latest was 44 days ago.

What was the strongest earthquake near Kathmandu this year?

M4.9, 212 km northwest of Kathmandu, on 8 Sept 2026, 9:53 pm.

What should I do during an earthquake?

Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines. Do not use lifts.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — public domain (earthquake.usgs.gov). Outside the United States the USGS catalogue is most complete for magnitude 4.5 and above; national agencies may list smaller quakes. Magnitudes can be revised after review.