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List of latest earthquakes near Sylhet.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 3, 2025 12:16PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.7 194 km NW
from Sylhet
Feb 1, 2025 05:10PM
(Dhaka)
M 2.8 269 km NW
from Sylhet
Jan 24, 2025 01:23AM
(Dhaka)
M 5.0 327 km E
from Sylhet
Jan 22, 2025 10:16PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.3 180 km ESE
from Sylhet
Jan 22, 2025 09:27PM
(Dhaka)
M 4.5 125 km E
from Sylhet
Jan 21, 2025 01:04PM
(Dhaka)
M 4.4 78 km NW
from Sylhet
Jan 17, 2025 02:08PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.3 167 km ENE
from Sylhet
Jan 13, 2025 02:10AM
(Dhaka)
M 3.3 229 km E
from Sylhet
Jan 9, 2025 06:07AM
(Dhaka)
M 2.8 195 km N
from Sylhet
Jan 7, 2025 03:02AM
(Dhaka)
M 3.6 236 km E
from Sylhet
Jan 5, 2025 06:17PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.1 258 km E
from Sylhet
Jan 3, 2025 10:32AM
(Dhaka)
M 5.0 367 km E
from Sylhet
Jan 2, 2025 07:22PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.8 148 km E
from Sylhet
Jan 2, 2025 01:05PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.1 191 km ESE
from Sylhet
Dec 31, 2024 02:11AM
(Dhaka)
M 3.1 217 km NNE
from Sylhet
Dec 30, 2024 08:03PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.1 253 km ESE
from Sylhet
Dec 27, 2024 10:28AM
(Dhaka)
M 2.9 172 km NW
from Sylhet
Dec 25, 2024 08:52AM
(Dhaka)
M 3.5 277 km ESE
from Sylhet
Dec 24, 2024 02:18AM
(Dhaka)
M 3.3 220 km ESE
from Sylhet
Dec 23, 2024 07:34PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.3 135 km SSW
from Sylhet
Dec 23, 2024 11:53AM
(Dhaka)
M 3.2 111 km NNW
from Sylhet
Dec 22, 2024 06:14PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.5 211 km NW
from Sylhet
Dec 21, 2024 05:01AM
(Dhaka)
M 2.9 206 km NNE
from Sylhet
Dec 20, 2024 07:13PM
(Dhaka)
M 4.4 260 km ESE
from Sylhet
Dec 20, 2024 03:43PM
(Dhaka)
M 3.3 285 km NNE
from Sylhet

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Recent Sylhet Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sylhet. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sylhet and elsewhere.

Sylhet Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
30 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Feb 3, 2025 12:16

Average

A total of 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sylhet in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sylhet roughly every 11 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sylhet in 2020. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sylhet that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Sylhet with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sylhet in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sylhet 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Sylhet (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 279 90.88%
Mag. 5 25 8.14%
Mag. 6 3 0.98%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Sylhet

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Jan 4, 2016 05:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.2
On Oct 23, 1943 23:53.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sylhet occurred on Jan 4, 2016 05:05 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) east of Sylhet, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sylhet in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 23, 1943 23:53, 281 kilometers (175 mi) east of Sylhet. It is the strongest earthquake near Sylhet in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sylhet 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 Sylhet.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Sylhet.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 4, 2016 05:05AM
(Dhaka)
M 6.7 180 km E
from Sylhet
Nov 26, 2021 05:45AM
(Dhaka)
M 6.2 284 km SE
from Sylhet
Apr 28, 2021 08:21AM
(Dhaka)
M 6.0 217 km NNE
from Sylhet
Jan 3, 2017 03:09PM
(Dhaka)
M 5.7 99 km S
from Sylhet
Jun 22, 2020 04:40AM
(Dhaka)
M 5.6 242 km SE
from Sylhet
Oct 10, 2020 11:38PM
(Dhaka)
M 5.5 166 km E
from Sylhet
Dec 2, 2023 09:35AM
(Dhaka)
M 5.5 217 km SSW
from Sylhet
Jan 21, 2022 04:12PM
(Dhaka)
M 5.4 282 km SE
from Sylhet
Sep 12, 2018 10:50AM
(Dhaka)
M 5.3 237 km NW
from Sylhet
Aug 14, 2023 08:49PM
(Dhaka)
M 5.3 39 km ENE
from Sylhet

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Nearest earthquakes from Sylhet

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sylhet. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Sylhet.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 27, 2020 01:10PM
(Dhaka)
M 4.5 20 km SW
from Sylhet
Jun 16, 2023 10:46AM
(Dhaka)
M 5.0 24 km SE
from Sylhet
Feb 25, 2020 04:20AM
(Dhaka)
M 4.2 28 km SW
from Sylhet
Apr 18, 2017 08:01PM
(Dhaka)
M 4.5 30 km NW
from Sylhet
Feb 16, 2023 09:56AM
(Dhaka)
M 4.3 33 km N
from Sylhet
Oct 30, 2022 08:45PM
(Dhaka)
M 4.2 36 km NE
from Sylhet
Aug 14, 2023 08:49PM
(Dhaka)
M 5.3 39 km ENE
from Sylhet
Dec 8, 2023 09:16AM
(Dhaka)
M 4.2 44 km NNW
from Sylhet
Nov 15, 2016 08:10AM
(Dhaka)
M 4.6 54 km ESE
from Sylhet
May 7, 2016 03:43PM
(Dhaka)
M 4.1 56 km N
from Sylhet

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sylhet.

When was the last earthquake in Sylhet?

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sylhet on the afternoon of February 3, 2025 at 12:16 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 194km northwest of Sylhet at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sylhet in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Sylhet?

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sylhet on the evening of October 23, 1943 at 23:53 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-east of Sylhet at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sylhet since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Sylhet?

In the past 10 years, 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sylhet. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.