Latest earthquakes near Comilla, Chittagong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Comilla, Chittagong, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Comilla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Comilla, it will show up within minutes.
Comilla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 190 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Comilla, Chittagong in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Comilla roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Comilla in 2020. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Comilla 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 Comilla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Comilla 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 | 167 | 87.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 11.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Comilla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Comilla occurred on Jan 4, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) east-northeast of Comilla, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Comilla 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 Comilla 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 Comilla, 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 Comilla.
Nearest earthquakes from Comilla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Comilla, 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 Comilla.
When was the last earthquake in Comilla, Chittagong?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Comilla 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 Comilla, Chittagong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Comilla, Chittagong?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Comilla 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 Comilla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Comilla, Chittagong?
In the past 10 years, 190 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Comilla. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
