Latest earthquakes near Khulna, Bangladesh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khulna, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khulna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khulna, it will show up within minutes.
Khulna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khulna, Bangladesh 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 Khulna in 2020. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khulna 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 Khulna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khulna 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 | 70 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.67% |
| 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 Khulna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khulna occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) east-northeast of Khulna, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khulna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 241 kilometers (150 mi) east-northeast of Khulna. It is the strongest earthquake near Khulna 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 Khulna, Bangladesh 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 Khulna.
Earthquakes by city in Khulna
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Khulna, Bangladesh.
Use this regional Khulna earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Narail, Uttar Char Fasson, Kālīganj, Bhātpāra Abhaynagar, Jhingergācha, Kālia, Bherāmāra, Phultala, Sarankhola, Morrelgonj and Kesabpur.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Khulna.
When was the last earthquake in Khulna, Bangladesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Khulna on the afternoon of April 29, 2024 at 14:41 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-east of Kushtia at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khulna, Bangladesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khulna, Bangladesh?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Khulna on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 241km north-northeast of Khulna at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khulna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khulna, Bangladesh?
In the past 10 years, 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khulna. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 49 days.
