Latest earthquakes near Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka today
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Bhairab Bāzār Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka 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 Bhairab Bāzār roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bhairab Bāzār in 2020. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bhairab Bāzār 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 Bhairab Bāzār in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bhairab 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 | 146 | 87.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 11.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bhairab Bāzār
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bhairab Bāzār occurred on Jan 4, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) east-northeast of Bhairab Bāzār, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bhairab Bāzār in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 69 kilometers (43 mi) east-northeast of Bhairab Bāzār. It is the strongest earthquake near Bhairab Bāzār 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 Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka 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 Bhairab Bāzār.
Nearest earthquakes from Bhairab Bāzār
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka. 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 Bhairab Bāzār.
When was the last earthquake in Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhairab Bāzār on the night of October 14, 2024 at 04:26 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northeast of Bhairab Bāzār at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bhairab Bāzār on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 69km north-northwest of Bhairab Bāzār at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bhairab Bāzār since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bhairab Bāzār, Dhaka?
In the past 10 years, 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bhairab Bāzār. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
