Latest earthquakes near Barisāl, Bangladesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barisāl, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barisāl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barisāl, it will show up within minutes.
Barisāl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barisāl, Bangladesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barisāl in 2020. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barisāl that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barisāl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Barisāl 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 | 45 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Barisāl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barisāl occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) north-east of Barishal, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barisāl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-east of Barishal. It is the strongest earthquake near Barisāl 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 Barisāl, 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 Barisāl.
Earthquakes by city in Barisāl
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Barisāl, Bangladesh.
Use this regional Barisāl earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bhola, Pirojpur, Burhānuddin, Lālmohan, Gaurnadi, Mehendiganj, Nālchiti, Bhāndāria and Mathba.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Barisāl.
When was the last earthquake in Barisāl, Bangladesh?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Barisāl on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 180km west-northwest of Barishal at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barisāl, Bangladesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barisāl, Bangladesh?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Barisāl on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north of Barishal at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barisāl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barisāl, Bangladesh?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barisāl. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
