Earthquakes in Nepal — December 2024
4 earthquakes were recorded in Nepal during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 17 km.
The month's largest event in Nepal was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Dhangarhi, Nepal on 20 December 2024 at 22:29 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Dhangarhi, Nepal on 20 December at 10 km; M4.4 near Dhangarhi, Nepal on 17 December at 38 km; M4.2 near Pokhara, Nepal on 19 December at 10 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Nepal in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Nepal, December 2024
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Dhangarhi, Nepal | 10.0 | Nepal | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Dhangarhi, Nepal | 10.0 | Nepal | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Pokhara, Nepal | 10.0 | Nepal | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Dhangarhi, Nepal | 37.5 | Nepal | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nepal in December 2024?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Nepal during December 2024, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nepal in December 2024?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Dhangarhi, Nepal on 20 December 2024.
Other months in Nepal
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.