Nepal
Nepal: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Nepal on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event7.4 km²31 h ago36 km SE of Butwal, Nepal
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Today
Moderate
Tomorrow
Moderate
Day after
Moderate
Forecast for the area around: Dhangadhi. 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: Nepal. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Nepal
- 31 h agoWildfire near Butwal, Nepal – active7.4 km² · 36 km SE of Butwal, Nepal
- 31 h agoWildfire near Siddharthanagar, Nepal – active4.8 km² · 11 km E of Siddharthanagar, Nepal
- 31 h agoWildfire near Butwal, Nepal – active13 km² · 39 km SSE of Butwal, Nepal
- 3 days agoWildfire near Biratnagar, Nepal7.3 km² · 36 km WNW of Biratnagar, Nepal
- 3 days agoWildfire near Birganj, Nepal6.2 km² · 24 km NNW of Birganj, Nepal
- 4.121 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Darchula, Nepal35 km SE of Darchula, Nepal
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Nepal
Nepal has recorded 1,202 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.8 in 2015.
Satellites have detected 37 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 187 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
1,202 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 35 km SE of Darchula, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 52 km E of Lobuche, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 99 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 116 km N of Birendranagar, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 94 km N of Birendranagar, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | near Mustang, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 130 km NNE of Mustang, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 54 km NE of Tulsipur, Nepal | 19.5 km | |
| 4.5 | 55 km NE of Tulsipur, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 144 km N of Mustang, Nepal | 10.0 km |
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| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 123 km NNE of Mustang, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 112 km N of Lobuche, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 43 km NNE of Pokhara, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 39 km ENE of Darchula, Nepal | 35.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 131 km N of Lobuche, Nepal | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 68 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | 8.0 km | |
| 7.3 | 16 km N of Charikot, Nepal | 15.0 km | |
| 7.1 | 94 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 12 km NNW of Charikot, Nepal | 22.9 km | |
| 6.7 | 196 km NNW of Mustang, Nepal | 12.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 9 km WSW of Triyuga, Nepal | 57.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 40 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | 18.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 12 km ESE of Charikot, Nepal | 15.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 148 km N of Mustang, Nepal | 11.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 170 km N of Mustang, Nepal | 13.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 136 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | 12.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 23 km ESE of Patan, Nepal | 10.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 189 km NNW of Mustang, Nepal | 4.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 46 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | 16.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 12 | M4.9 |
| 2025 | 118 | M7.1 |
| 2024 | 14 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 34 | M5.7 |
| 2022 | 21 | M5.7 |
| 2021 | 18 | M5.3 |
| 2020 | 14 | M5.7 |
| 2019 | 19 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 10 | M4.8 |
| 2017 | 14 | M5.1 |
| 2016 | 40 | M5.4 |
| 2015 | 311 | M7.8 |
| 2014 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 2013 | 13 | M5.0 |
| 2012 | 16 | M5.0 |
| 2011 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 2010 | 14 | M5.2 |
| 2009 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 2008 | 152 | M6.7 |
| 2007 | 13 | M4.7 |
| 2006 | 18 | M5.0 |
| 2005 | 52 | M6.3 |
| 2004 | 21 | M6.2 |
| 2003 | 12 | M4.6 |
| 2002 | 12 | M4.6 |
| 2001 | 16 | M5.5 |
| 2000 | 7 | M4.8 |
| 1999 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 1998 | 20 | M5.6 |
| 1997 | 17 | M5.2 |
| 1996 | 17 | M5.0 |
| 1995 | 12 | M4.9 |
| 1994 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 1993 | 19 | M6.2 |
| 1992 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 5 | M5.6 |
| 1990 | 8 | M4.8 |
| 1989 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 1988 | 18 | M6.6 |
| 1987 | 9 | M5.6 |
| 1986 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 1985 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 1984 | 13 | M5.6 |
| 1983 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1982 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 1981 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 1980 | 11 | M6.5 |
| 1979 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1978 | 7 | M5.2 |
| 1977 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1976 | 4 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
37 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 187 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 km² | 36 km SE of Butwal, Nepal | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 11 km E of Siddharthanagar, Nepal | Active | |
| 13 km² | 39 km SSE of Butwal, Nepal | Active | |
| 7.3 km² | 36 km WNW of Biratnagar, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 6.2 km² | 24 km NNW of Birganj, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 15 km SSW of Birendranagar, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 62 km² | 33 km W of Tulsipur, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 17 km SSE of Birendranagar, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 48 km NNW of Dhangadhi, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 25 km WNW of Birendranagar, Nepal | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 km² | 34 km NE of Nepalgunj, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 151 km² | 33 km S of Tulsipur, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 89 km² | 24 km SSW of Birendranagar, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 62 km² | 33 km W of Tulsipur, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 49 km SE of Dailekh, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 25 km S of Birendranagar, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 21 km SSW of Bharatpur, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 41 km E of Birendranagar, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 57 km WNW of Butwal, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 29 km ESE of Butwal, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 16 km SSW of Tulsipur, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 36 km W of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 6 km SSE of Birendranagar, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 24 km SW of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 36 km SSE of Dipayal, Nepal | Inactive |
Regions
Places
- Kathmandu
- Pokhara
- Bharatpur
- Patan
- Birganj
- Biratnagar
- Dhangadhi
- Hetauda
- Janakpur
- Butwal
- Dharan
- Nepalgunj
- Birendranagar
- Madhyapur Thimi
- Lahan
- Bhimdatta
- Triyuga
- Inaruwa
- Rajbiraj
- Banepa
- Siddharthanagar
- Gulariya
- Chautara
- Itahari
- Panauti
- Tikapur
- Kirtipur
- Charikot
- Tulsipur
- Dipayal
- Panauti
- Gaur
- Siraha
- Tansen
- Jaleshwar
- Baglun
- Khadbari
- Dhankuta
- Walin
- Dailekh
- Malangawa