Latest earthquakes near Barishal, Barisāl today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barishal, Barisāl, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barishal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barishal, it will show up within minutes.
Barishal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barishal, Barisāl 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 Barishal in 2020. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barishal 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 Barishal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Barishal 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 Barishal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barishal 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 Barishal 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 Barishal 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 Barishal, Barisāl 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 Barishal.
Nearest earthquakes from Barishal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barishal, Barisāl. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Barishal.
When was the last earthquake in Barishal, Barisāl?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Barishal on the night of September 24, 2024 at 01:04 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south-southwest of Barishal at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barishal, Barisāl in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barishal, Barisāl?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Barishal 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 Barishal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barishal, Barisāl?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barishal. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
