Latest earthquakes near Bangladesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bangladesh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bangladesh (also known as বাংলাদেশ), it will show up within minutes.
Bangladesh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 559 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bangladesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bangladesh roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bangladesh in 2020. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bangladesh that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bangladesh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bangladesh during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 516 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 7.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bangladesh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bangladesh occurred on Jan 4, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) east of Sylhet, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bangladesh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:36, 286 kilometers (178 mi) east of Rangpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Bangladesh in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bangladesh in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bangladesh.
Earthquakes by region of Bangladesh
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bangladesh.
When was the last earthquake in Bangladesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bangladesh on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 20:01 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-northeast of Sylhet at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bangladesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bangladesh?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bangladesh on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:36 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 286km northwest of Rangpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bangladesh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bangladesh?
In the past 10 years, 559 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bangladesh. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
