Latest earthquakes near Sonārgaon, Dhaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sonārgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sonārgaon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sonārgaon (also known as Sonargaon), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sonārgaon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sonārgaon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sonārgaon and elsewhere.
Nov 21, 2025 10:38AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Dhaka in Bangladesh on Friday Morning.
Sep 14, 2025 05:11PM
DAMAGING M5.5 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Sunday Afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 12:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Sonārgaon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sonārgaon, Dhaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sonārgaon in 2020. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sonārgaon 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 Sonārgaon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sonārgaon 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 | 99 | 87.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 12.39% |
| 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 Sonārgaon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sonārgaon occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) east-northeast of Sonārgaon, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sonārgaon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 113 kilometers (70 mi) east-northeast of Sonārgaon. It is the strongest earthquake near Sonārgaon 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 Sonārgaon, 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 Sonārgaon.
Nearest earthquakes from Sonārgaon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sonārgaon, 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 Sonārgaon.
When was the last earthquake in Sonārgaon, Dhaka?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonārgaon on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 35km north-northeast of Sonārgaon at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sonārgaon, Dhaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sonārgaon, Dhaka?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonārgaon on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 113km north of Sonārgaon at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sonārgaon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sonārgaon, Dhaka?
In the past 10 years, 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sonārgaon. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
