Latest earthquakes near Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh today
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Recent Rajshahi Division Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rajshahi Division. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rajshahi Division and elsewhere.
Jun 7, 2026 11:36PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Thimphu in Bhutan.
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.
Rajshahi Division Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rajshahi Division roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rajshahi Division in 2026. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rajshahi Division 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 Rajshahi Division in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rajshahi Division 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 | 124 | 91.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 8.15% |
| 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 Rajshahi Division
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rajshahi Division occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) east-southeast of Shibganj, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rajshahi Division in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 154 kilometers (96 mi) east-southeast of Shibganj. It is the strongest earthquake near Rajshahi Division in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rajshahi Division, 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 Rajshahi Division.
Earthquakes by city in Rajshahi Division
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh.
Use this regional Rajshahi Division earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ishurdi, Joypur Hāt, Bera and Shibganj.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rajshahi Division.
When was the last earthquake in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rajshahi Division on the morning of June 27, 2026 at 10:57 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-east of Shibganj at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rajshahi Division on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 154km east-southeast of Shibganj at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rajshahi Division since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh?
In the past 10 years, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rajshahi Division. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
