Latest earthquakes near Dhaka, Bangladesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dhaka, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dhaka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dhaka, it will show up within minutes.
Dhaka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dhaka, Bangladesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dhaka roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dhaka in 2020. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dhaka that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dhaka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dhaka 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 | 151 | 89.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 10.65% |
| 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 Dhaka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dhaka occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) east-northeast of Dhaka, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dhaka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 82 kilometers (51 mi) east-northeast of Narsingdi. It is the strongest earthquake near Dhaka 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 Dhaka, 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 Dhaka.
Earthquakes by city in Dhaka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Bhairab Bāzār
- Dhaka
- Farīdpur
- Narsingdi
- Nāgarpur
- Nārāyanganj
- Paltan
- Sonārgaon (Sonargaon)
- Tungi (Tongi)
- Tāngāil
Use this regional Dhaka earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Azimpur, Kishorganj, Madaripur, Pālang, Tungipāra, Joymontop, Dohār, Mirzāpur, Sakhipur, Bājitpur and Char Bhadrāsan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dhaka.
When was the last earthquake in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhaka on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 12:48 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east-southeast of Bhairab Bāzār at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dhaka, Bangladesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dhaka, Bangladesh?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhaka on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 82km north of Narsingdi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dhaka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dhaka, Bangladesh?
In the past 10 years, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dhaka. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
