Latest earthquakes near Chattogram, Chittagong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chattogram, Chittagong, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chattogram? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chattogram (also known as စစ်တကောင်းမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Chattogram Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chattogram, Chittagong in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chattogram roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chattogram in 2020. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chattogram 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 Chattogram in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chattogram 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 | 238 | 91.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 8.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chattogram
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chattogram 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 Chattogram in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 278 kilometers (173 mi) east-northeast of Chattogram. It is the strongest earthquake near Chattogram 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 Chattogram, Chittagong 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 Chattogram.
Nearest earthquakes from Chattogram
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chattogram, Chittagong. 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 Chattogram.
When was the last earthquake in Chattogram, Chittagong?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chattogram on the evening of April 20, 2024 at 22:46 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 43km east-northeast of Chattogram at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chattogram, Chittagong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chattogram, Chittagong?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chattogram on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-northwest of Chattogram at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chattogram since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chattogram, Chittagong?
In the past 10 years, 261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chattogram. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
