Bhutan
Bhutan: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Bhutan on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Bhutan
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Thimphu. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Bhutan. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Bhutan
- 4 days agoWildfire near Sarpang, Bhutan5.0 km² · 12 km ESE of Sarpang, Bhutan
- 4.555 days agoM4.5 earthquake near Mongar, Bhutan10 km S of Mongar, Bhutan
- 4.857 days agoM4.8 earthquake near Mongar, Bhutan8 km WSW of Mongar, Bhutan
- 5.6161 days agoM5.6 earthquake near Punakha, Bhutan13 km WSW of Punakha, Bhutan
- 268 days agoWildfire near Mongar, Bhutan15 km² · 14 km S of Mongar, Bhutan
- 4.0313 days agoM4.0 earthquake near Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan21 km NNE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Bhutan
Bhutan has recorded 49 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M6.1 in 2009.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 15 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
49 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M6.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 10 km S of Mongar, Bhutan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 8 km WSW of Mongar, Bhutan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 13 km WSW of Punakha, Bhutan | 34.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 21 km NNE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 21 km ENE of Mongar, Bhutan | 14.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 13 km WSW of Punakha, Bhutan | 34.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 38 km SW of Thimphu, Bhutan | 47.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 18 km E of Mongar, Bhutan | 26.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 27 km E of Mongar, Bhutan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 17 km NNE of Ura, Bhutan | 22.3 km | |
| 5.2 | 15 km SE of Ura, Bhutan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 42 km ENE of Phuntsholing, Bhutan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 6 km SSW of Lhuentse, Bhutan | 33.5 km | |
| 4.9 | 53 km N of Lhuentse, Bhutan | 60.9 km | |
| 4.8 | 8 km WSW of Mongar, Bhutan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 8 km ENE of Mongar, Bhutan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 29 km NE of Geylegphug, Bhutan | 35.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 4 | M5.6 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2013 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2009 | 9 | M6.1 |
| 2008 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2006 | 6 | M5.8 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2003 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1998 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1988 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
1 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 15 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 km² | 12 km ESE of Sarpang, Bhutan | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 14 km S of Mongar, Bhutan | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 14 km S of Mongar, Bhutan | Inactive |