Latest earthquakes near Rājshāhi, Rajshahi Division today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rājshāhi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rājshāhi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rājshāhi (also known as Rajshahi), it will show up within minutes.
Rājshāhi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rājshāhi, Rajshahi Division in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rājshāhi in 2020. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rājshāhi 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 Rājshāhi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rājshāhi 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 | 57 | 91.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.06% |
| 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 Rājshāhi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rājshāhi occurred on Dec 2, 2023 09:35 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) east-southeast of Rājshāhi, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rājshāhi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 225 kilometers (140 mi) east-southeast of Rājshāhi. It is the strongest earthquake near Rājshāhi 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 Rājshāhi, 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 Rājshāhi.
Nearest earthquakes from Rājshāhi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rājshāhi, 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 Rājshāhi.
When was the last earthquake in Rājshāhi, Rajshahi Division?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rājshāhi on the night of October 8, 2024 at 04:49 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east-northeast of Rājshāhi at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rājshāhi, Rajshahi Division in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rājshāhi, Rajshahi Division?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rājshāhi on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 225km east of Rājshāhi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rājshāhi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rājshāhi, Rajshahi Division?
In the past 10 years, 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rājshāhi. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 59 days.
