Latest earthquakes near Sylhet today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sylhet, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sylhet? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sylhet, it will show up within minutes.
Sylhet Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 312 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 31 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 282 | 90.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 8.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sylhet
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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sylhet.
When was the last earthquake in Sylhet?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sylhet on the night of September 18, 2024 at 04:39 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 124km east-northeast of Sylhet at a depth of 10km 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, 312 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.
