Bangladesh

Bangladesh – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
4
Latest UTC: 2026-08-19 17:25:35
Strongest
M5.7
Bangladesh
Country rank
#70
32 quakes in 2026 · out of 70 countries
Averages
M3.80 · 44 km
 

Overview – Bangladesh

The latest recorded earthquake in Bangladesh was on 2026-08-19 at 17:25 UTC in Chattogram Division with magnitude M2.8.

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
53
Strongest
M5.7
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-19 17:25:35 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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M2.8 Depth: 18 km
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Chattogram Division · Cumilla

Time (UTC) 2026-08-19 17:25:35 UTC
Coordinates 23.428, 91.123
Source emsc

TRIPURA, INDIA REGION

M3.0 Depth: 10 km
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Dhaka Division · Shibpur

Time (UTC) 2026-08-16 23:32:30 UTC
Coordinates 24.002, 90.782
Source emsc

BANGLADESH

M2.8 Depth: 15 km
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Chattogram Division · Dazar

Time (UTC) 2026-08-06 20:27:06 UTC
Coordinates 23.229, 92.260
Source emsc

INDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION

M3.0 Depth: 5 km
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Sylhet Division · Jamalganj Upazila

Time (UTC) 2026-08-01 00:23:39 UTC
Coordinates 25.019, 91.103
Source emsc

MEGHALAYA, INDIA REGION

Charts – Bangladesh

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

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
3
2026-08
4

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
6
3-4
26
4-5
13
5-6
6
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
46
70-300
3
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. Dhaka Division
    Events: 4
  5. rampura bibhaga
    Events: 4

FAQ – Bangladesh

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Bangladesh?
The newest entry in our database for Bangladesh is dated 2026-08-19 17:25:35 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 53 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 M3.80 and the average depth is 44 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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