Latest earthquakes near Shibganj, Rajshahi Division today
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Shibganj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shibganj, Rajshahi Division in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shibganj in 2023. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shibganj 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 Shibganj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shibganj 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 | 88 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 11.11% |
| 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 Shibganj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shibganj 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 Shibganj 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 Shibganj 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 Shibganj, 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 Shibganj.
Nearest earthquakes from Shibganj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shibganj, 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 Shibganj.
When was the last earthquake in Shibganj, Rajshahi Division?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shibganj on the evening of December 16, 2024 at 20:10 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 136km east-northeast of Shibganj at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shibganj, Rajshahi Division in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shibganj, Rajshahi Division?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shibganj 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 Shibganj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shibganj, Rajshahi Division?
In the past 10 years, 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shibganj. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
