Latest earthquakes near Cox’s Bāzār, Chittagong today
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Recent Cox’s Bāzār Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cox’s Bāzār. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cox’s Bāzār and elsewhere.
Feb 27, 2026 01:52PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake hit near Khulna in Bangladesh on Friday Afternoon.
Feb 3, 2026 09:34PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Yenangyaung in Myanmar.
Nov 21, 2025 10:38AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Cox’s Bāzār Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cox’s Bāzār, Chittagong in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cox’s Bāzār roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cox’s Bāzār in 2020. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cox’s Bāzār 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 Cox’s Bāzār in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cox’s Bāzār 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 | 192 | 91.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 7.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cox’s Bāzār
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cox’s Bāzār occurred on Aug 24, 2016 16:34 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) east-southeast of Cox’s Bāzār, at a depth of 82 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cox’s Bāzār in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 16, 1938 10:21, 242 kilometers (150 mi) east-southeast of Cox’s Bāzār. It is the strongest earthquake near Cox’s Bāzār in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cox’s Bāzār, 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 Cox’s Bāzār.
Nearest earthquakes from Cox’s Bāzār
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cox’s Bāzār, 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 Cox’s Bāzār.
When was the last earthquake in Cox’s Bāzār, Chittagong?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Cox’s Bāzār on the night of April 5, 2026 at 01:04 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 233km northwest of Cox’s Bāzār at a depth of 49km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cox’s Bāzār, Chittagong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cox’s Bāzār, Chittagong?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cox’s Bāzār on the morning of August 16, 1938 at 10:21 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-east of Cox’s Bāzār at a depth of 75km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cox’s Bāzār since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cox’s Bāzār, Chittagong?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cox’s Bāzār. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
