Latest earthquakes near Farīdpur, Dhaka today
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Farīdpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Farīdpur, Dhaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Farīdpur in 2020. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Farīdpur that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Farīdpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Farīdpur 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 | 66 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 8.33% |
| 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 Farīdpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Farīdpur occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) east-northeast of Farīdpur, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Farīdpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 152 kilometers (94 mi) east-northeast of Farīdpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Farīdpur 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 Farīdpur, 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 Farīdpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Farīdpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Farīdpur, 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 Farīdpur.
When was the last earthquake in Farīdpur, Dhaka?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Farīdpur on the evening of December 16, 2024 at 20:10 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-northeast of Farīdpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Farīdpur, Dhaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Farīdpur, Dhaka?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Farīdpur on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 152km north-east of Farīdpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Farīdpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Farīdpur, Dhaka?
In the past 10 years, 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Farīdpur. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
