Latest earthquakes near Paltan, Dhaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paltan, Dhaka, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paltan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paltan, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 01:33PM Dhaka) |
M 4.0 | 205 km N from Paltan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 12:20PM Dhaka) |
M 7.7 | 597 km ESE from Paltan |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 07:05PM Dhaka) |
M 3.2 | 263 km ENE from Paltan |
| 14 days ago (Mar 19 06:11PM Dhaka) |
M 3.5 | 218 km NNE from Paltan |
| 19 days ago (Mar 14 09:43PM Dhaka) |
M 2.8 | 233 km N from Paltan |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 01:21PM Dhaka) |
M 2.5 | 258 km N from Paltan |
| 29 days ago (Mar 4 10:20PM Dhaka) |
M 2.7 | 296 km NNE from Paltan |
| 31 days ago (Mar 2 01:33PM Dhaka) |
M 3.7 | 212 km E from Paltan |
| 31 days ago (Mar 2 05:18AM Dhaka) |
M 2.7 | 245 km N from Paltan |
| 33 days ago (Feb 28 10:49PM Dhaka) |
M 3.1 | 294 km ENE from Paltan |
| 34 days ago (Feb 27 02:55AM Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 345 km NE from Paltan |
| 36 days ago (Feb 25 06:09PM Dhaka) |
M 3.0 | 245 km NNE from Paltan |
| 37 days ago (Feb 24 03:52AM Dhaka) |
M 2.9 | 243 km NNW from Paltan |
| 40 days ago (Feb 21 06:04PM Dhaka) |
M 2.6 | 294 km NNE from Paltan |
| 41 days ago (Feb 20 12:02PM Dhaka) |
M 4.3 | 231 km N from Paltan |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 12:13AM Dhaka) |
M 3.1 | 244 km N from Paltan |
| 44 days ago (Feb 17 09:24AM Dhaka) |
M 3.5 | 199 km NE from Paltan |
| 46 days ago (Feb 15 09:24PM Dhaka) |
M 3.3 | 92 km NNW from Paltan |
| 58 days ago (Feb 3 12:16PM Dhaka) |
M 3.7 | 247 km N from Paltan |
| 70 days ago (Jan 22 09:27PM Dhaka) |
M 4.4 | 294 km ENE from Paltan |
| 71 days ago (Jan 21 01:04PM Dhaka) |
M 4.4 | 192 km NNE from Paltan |
| 96 days ago (Dec 27 10:28AM Dhaka) |
M 2.9 | 230 km N from Paltan |
| Dec 23, 2024 07:34PM (Dhaka) |
M 3.3 | 99 km E from Paltan |
| Dec 23, 2024 11:53AM (Dhaka) |
M 3.2 | 241 km NNE from Paltan |
| Dec 22, 2024 06:14PM (Dhaka) |
M 3.5 | 267 km N from Paltan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Paltan
Recent Paltan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Paltan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Paltan and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 12:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Feb 27, 2025 02:55AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Morigaon in India.
Paltan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paltan, Dhaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Paltan in 2020. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Paltan that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Paltan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Paltan 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 | 89 | 90.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 9.18% |
| 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 Paltan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paltan occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) east of Paltan, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Paltan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 110 kilometers (68 mi) east of Paltan. It is the strongest earthquake near Paltan 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 Paltan, 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 Paltan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2017 03:09PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.7 | 166 km E from Paltan |
| Dec 2, 2023 09:35AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.5 | 84 km SE from Paltan |
| Aug 14, 2023 08:49PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 232 km NE from Paltan |
| Jul 7, 2021 09:15AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 247 km N from Paltan |
| Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.3 | 294 km N from Paltan |
| Jan 23, 2023 07:42PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.1 | 299 km ENE from Paltan |
| Apr 5, 2016 01:42PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.0 | 225 km N from Paltan |
| Feb 8, 2020 06:47PM (Dhaka) |
M 5.0 | 292 km N from Paltan |
| Jun 16, 2023 10:46AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.0 | 197 km NE from Paltan |
| Aug 30, 2020 07:47AM (Dhaka) |
M 4.9 | 167 km ESE from Paltan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Paltan
Nearest earthquakes from Paltan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paltan, Dhaka. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 05:57AM (Dhaka) |
M 4.3 | 12 km WSW from Paltan |
| Apr 25, 2023 02:15AM (Dhaka) |
M 4.0 | 20 km E from Paltan |
| Sep 17, 2023 12:49PM (Dhaka) |
M 4.2 | 29 km NE from Paltan |
| Oct 18, 2024 12:43AM (Dhaka) |
M 4.1 | 44 km SSW from Paltan |
| Jul 25, 2017 03:09PM (Dhaka) |
M 4.4 | 52 km SE from Paltan |
| Dec 22, 2015 05:52AM (Dhaka) |
M 4.0 | 77 km NNE from Paltan |
| Dec 2, 2023 09:35AM (Dhaka) |
M 5.5 | 84 km SE from Paltan |
| Feb 25, 2020 12:16PM (Dhaka) |
M 4.0 | 93 km NNW from Paltan |
| Nov 8, 2017 10:50AM (Dhaka) |
M 4.9 | 97 km ENE from Paltan |
| May 29, 2020 08:47AM (Dhaka) |
M 4.5 | 102 km NNW from Paltan |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Paltan
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Paltan.
When was the last earthquake in Paltan, Dhaka?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Paltan on the afternoon of March 28, 2025 at 13:33 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 205km north of Paltan at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paltan, Dhaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paltan, Dhaka?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Paltan on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 110km north-northeast of Paltan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paltan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paltan, Dhaka?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paltan. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
