Latest earthquakes near Nawābganj, Rajshahi Division today
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Nawābganj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nawābganj, Rajshahi Division 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 Nawābganj in 2020. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nawābganj that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nawābganj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nawābganj 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 | 65 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 7.14% |
| 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 Nawābganj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nawābganj occurred on Sep 12, 2018 10:50 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-east of Nawābganj, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nawābganj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-east of Nawābganj. It is the strongest earthquake near Nawābganj 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 Nawābganj, Rajshahi 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 Nawābganj.
Nearest earthquakes from Nawābganj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nawābganj, Rajshahi 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 Nawābganj.
When was the last earthquake in Nawābganj, Rajshahi Division?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nawābganj on the evening of December 16, 2024 at 20:10 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east-northeast of Nawābganj at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nawābganj, Rajshahi Division in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nawābganj, Rajshahi Division?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nawābganj on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 256km east of Nawābganj at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nawābganj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nawābganj, Rajshahi Division?
In the past 10 years, 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nawābganj. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 52 days.
