Latest earthquakes near Nārāyanganj, Dhaka today
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Nārāyanganj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nārāyanganj, Dhaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nārāyanganj in 2020. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nārāyanganj 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 Nārāyanganj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nārāyanganj 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 | 91 | 89.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 10.78% |
| 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 Nārāyanganj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nārāyanganj occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Nārāyanganj, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nārāyanganj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 120 kilometers (75 mi) east-northeast of Nārāyanganj. It is the strongest earthquake near Nārāyanganj 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 Nārāyanganj, 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 Nārāyanganj.
Nearest earthquakes from Nārāyanganj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nārāyanganj, 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 Nārāyanganj.
When was the last earthquake in Nārāyanganj, Dhaka?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nārāyanganj on the night of October 8, 2024 at 04:49 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 231km north-northeast of Nārāyanganj at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nārāyanganj, Dhaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nārāyanganj, Dhaka?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nārāyanganj on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 120km north-northeast of Nārāyanganj at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nārāyanganj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nārāyanganj, Dhaka?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nārāyanganj. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
