Bangladesh

Bangladesh – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-07-15 02:02:27
Strongest
M5.7
Bangladesh
Country rank
#67
26 quakes in 2026 · out of 67 countries
Averages
M3.91 · 45 km
 

Overview – Bangladesh

The latest recorded earthquake in Bangladesh was on 2026-07-15 at 02:02 UTC in Rangpur Division with magnitude M3.1.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in sileta bibhaga (7), followed by khulana bibhaga (5).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Bangladesh reached magnitude M5.7 on 2025-11-21.

All-time events
47
Strongest
M5.7
Latest (UTC)
2026-07-15 02:02:27 UTC

Strongest – Bangladesh

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M5.7 Bangladesh
UTC: 2025-11-21 04:38:27 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Bangladesh

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Bangladesh.

Recent earthquakes – Bangladesh

Showing the latest 4 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.1 Depth: 10 km
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Rangpur Division · Mohanganj Union

Time (UTC) 2026-07-15 02:02:27 UTC
Coordinates 25.438, 89.726
Source emsc

INDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION

M4.4 Depth: 49 km
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Chattogram Division · Thanchi Upazila

Time (UTC) 2026-06-28 15:53:17 UTC
Coordinates 21.569, 92.539
Source emsc

MYANMAR-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION

M4.0 Depth: 16 km
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Dhaka Division · Murapara

Time (UTC) 2026-06-22 15:28:54 UTC
Coordinates 23.781, 90.541
Source emsc

BANGLADESH

M4.4 Depth: 10 km
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Dhaka Division · Araihazar

Time (UTC) 2026-06-22 15:28:52 UTC
Coordinates 23.854, 90.647
Source usgs

10 km SW of Narsingdi, Bangladesh

Charts – Bangladesh

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-08
1
2025-09
2
2025-10
1
2025-11
12
2025-12
4
2026-01
3
2026-02
11
2026-03
0
2026-04
6
2026-05
2
2026-06
3
2026-07
1

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
3
3-4
24
4-5
13
5-6
6
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
42
70-300
2
300-700
2

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Bangladesh

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. dhaka bibhaga
    Events: 13
  2. sileta bibhaga
    Events: 13
  3. khulana bibhaga
    Events: 6
  4. rampura bibhaga
    Events: 4
  5. cattagrama bibhaga
    Events: 3

FAQ – Bangladesh

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Bangladesh?
The newest entry in our database for Bangladesh is dated 2026-07-15 02:02:27 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Bangladesh?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Bangladesh reached magnitude M5.7.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Bangladesh?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 47 recorded earthquakes for Bangladesh (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Bangladesh?
Across all recorded events in Bangladesh, the average magnitude is M3.91 and the average depth is 45 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Bangladesh to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Significant historical earthquakes – Bangladesh

with casualties or damage

  1. 1874 Bhola 2'000 deaths tsunami
  2. 1762 Chittagong, Dacca, Arracan 200 deaths tsunami
  3. 1885 — M6.9 75 deaths
  4. 1923 Mymensingh M6.9 50 deaths
  5. 2012 Dhaka M4.5 44 deaths
  6. 2025 Dhaka, Narsingdi M5.4 10 deaths
  7. 1999 Maheshkhali Island, Cox's Bazaar M4.2 6 deaths
  8. 1988 Sylhet; India: Tipura-Assam M5.8 2 deaths

Country history – Bangladesh

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