Latest earthquakes near Sherpur, Mymensingh Division today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sherpur, Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sherpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sherpur, it will show up within minutes.
Sherpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sherpur, Mymensingh Division 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 Sherpur in 2023. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sherpur that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sherpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sherpur 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 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 10.0% |
| 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 Sherpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sherpur occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Sherpur, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sherpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 89 kilometers (55 mi) east-southeast of Sherpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Sherpur 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 Sherpur, Mymensingh Division 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 Sherpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Sherpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sherpur, Mymensingh Division. 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 Sherpur.
When was the last earthquake in Sherpur, Mymensingh Division?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sherpur on the evening of December 16, 2024 at 20:10 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 80km north-east of Sherpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sherpur, Mymensingh Division in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sherpur, Mymensingh Division?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sherpur on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 89km east-southeast of Sherpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sherpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sherpur, Mymensingh Division?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sherpur. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
