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.
Paltan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 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 | 84 | 90.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 9.68% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Paltan.
When was the last earthquake in Paltan, Dhaka?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Paltan on the night of October 8, 2024 at 04:49 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north-northeast 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, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paltan. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
