Latest earthquakes near Rangpur Division, Bangladesh today
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Rangpur Division Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rangpur 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 Rangpur Division roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rangpur Division in 2020. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rangpur Division that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rangpur Division in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rangpur 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 | 128 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.88% |
| 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 Rangpur Division
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rangpur Division occurred on Jul 7, 2021 09:15 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 112 kilometers (70 mi) east-northeast of Rangpur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rangpur Division in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:36, 286 kilometers (178 mi) east-northeast of Rangpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Rangpur Division 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 Rangpur 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 Rangpur Division.
Earthquakes by city in Rangpur Division
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Use this regional Rangpur Division earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Thākurgaon, Lalmonirhat, Chilmāri, Nageswari, Panchagarh, Parbatipur, Pīrgaaj and Badarganj.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rangpur Division.
When was the last earthquake in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangpur Division on the morning of December 27, 2024 at 10:28 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 123km east of Rangpur at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rangpur Division, Bangladesh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rangpur Division, Bangladesh?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangpur Division on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:36 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 286km northwest of Rangpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rangpur Division since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rangpur Division, Bangladesh?
In the past 10 years, 136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rangpur Division. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
