Latest earthquakes near Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sirajganj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sirajganj, it will show up within minutes.
Sirajganj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sirajganj in 2020. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sirajganj that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sirajganj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sirajganj 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 | 76 | 89.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 10.59% |
| 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 Sirajganj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sirajganj occurred on Jan 3, 2017 15:09 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) east of Sirajganj, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sirajganj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1918 16:15, 113 kilometers (70 mi) east of Sirajganj. It is the strongest earthquake near Sirajganj 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 Sirajganj, 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 Sirajganj.
Nearest earthquakes from Sirajganj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sirajganj, 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 Sirajganj.
When was the last earthquake in Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sirajganj on the night of October 8, 2024 at 04:49 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 189km north-east of Sirajganj at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sirajganj on the afternoon of July 8, 1918 at 16:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 113km east-northeast of Sirajganj at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sirajganj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sirajganj. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
