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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 03:01PM Dhaka) |
M 3.8 | 281 km ENE from Bhairab Bāzār |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 07:17PM Dhaka) |
M 3.7 | 299 km E from Bhairab Bāzār |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 01:33PM Dhaka) |
M 4.0 | 208 km N from Dhaka |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 12:20PM Dhaka) |
M 7.7 | 596 km ESE from Dhaka |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 07:05PM Dhaka) |
M 3.2 | 265 km ENE from Dhaka |
| 10 days ago (Mar 19 06:11PM Dhaka) |
M 3.5 | 221 km NNE from Dhaka |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 04:10AM Dhaka) |
M 3.1 | 299 km E from Bhairab Bāzār |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 01:49PM Dhaka) |
M 5.1 | 394 km E from Bhairab Bāzār |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 01:37AM Dhaka) |
M 4.1 | 284 km ENE from Narsingdi |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 09:43PM Dhaka) |
M 2.8 | 236 km N from Dhaka |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 07:00PM Dhaka) |
M 2.5 | 295 km NNW from Tungi |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 01:21PM Dhaka) |
M 2.5 | 261 km N from Dhaka |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 03:17AM Dhaka) |
M 3.2 | 283 km E from Narsingdi |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 11:36AM Dhaka) |
M 5.4 | 380 km E from Bhairab Bāzār |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 10:20PM Dhaka) |
M 2.7 | 299 km NNE from Dhaka |
| 28 days ago (Mar 2 01:33PM Dhaka) |
M 3.7 | 212 km E from Dhaka |
| 28 days ago (Mar 2 05:18AM Dhaka) |
M 2.7 | 248 km N from Dhaka |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 10:49PM Dhaka) |
M 3.1 | 296 km ENE from Dhaka |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 05:40PM Dhaka) |
M 3.2 | 294 km E from Narsingdi |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 02:55AM Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 348 km NE from Dhaka |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 12:56AM Dhaka) |
M 3.1 | 294 km E from Narsingdi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 06:09PM Dhaka) |
M 3.0 | 248 km NNE from Dhaka |
| 34 days ago (Feb 24 03:52AM Dhaka) |
M 2.9 | 245 km NNW from Dhaka |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 04:33PM Dhaka) |
M 5.2 | 399 km SE from Bhairab Bāzār |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 10:49PM Dhaka) |
M 3.2 | 286 km E from Bhairab Bāzār |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dhaka
Recent Dhaka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dhaka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dhaka and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 12:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 18, 2025 01:49PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Mar 5, 2025 11:36AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit 68mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar on Wednesday Morning.
Feb 27, 2025 02:55AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Morigaon in India.
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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2017 03:09PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.7 | 167 km ENE from Dhaka |
| Jun 22, 2020 04:40AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.6 | 276 km ESE from Narsingdi |
| Dec 2, 2023 09:35AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.5 | 82 km SE from Dhaka |
| Oct 10, 2020 11:38PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.5 | 294 km ENE from Narsingdi |
| Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 297 km N from Dhaka |
| Aug 14, 2023 08:49PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 234 km NE from Dhaka |
| Jul 7, 2021 09:15AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 250 km N from Dhaka |
| Aug 27, 2020 06:07PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 279 km ESE from Narsingdi |
| Nov 10, 2018 11:15PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.2 | 272 km E from Narsingdi |
| Jun 28, 2015 07:05AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.1 | 292 km N from Nāgarpur |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhaka on the afternoon of March 29, 2025 at 15:01 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-northeast of Bhairab Bāzār at a depth of 10km 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.
