Latest earthquakes near Chittagong, Bangladesh today
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Chittagong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 335 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chittagong, Bangladesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chittagong roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chittagong in 2020. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chittagong 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 Chittagong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chittagong 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 | 306 | 91.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 8.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chittagong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chittagong occurred on Nov 26, 2021 05:45 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) east-northeast of Chattogram, at a depth of 43 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chittagong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 138 kilometers (86 mi) east-northeast of Comilla. It is the strongest earthquake near Chittagong 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 Chittagong, 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 Chittagong.
Earthquakes by city in Chittagong
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Use this regional Chittagong earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bibir Hat, Feni, Lākshām, Rāipur, Lakshmīpur, Rāmganj, Sandwīp, Sātkania, Patiya, Khagrachhari, Hājīganj, Teknāf, Chhāgalnāiya, Bāndarban, Nabīnagar, Raojān and Manikchari.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chittagong.
When was the last earthquake in Chittagong, Bangladesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chittagong on the afternoon of April 29, 2024 at 14:41 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north of Comilla at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chittagong, Bangladesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chittagong, Bangladesh?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chittagong on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 138km north-northwest of Comilla at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chittagong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chittagong, Bangladesh?
In the past 10 years, 335 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chittagong. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
