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Biggest Earthquakes in Dhaka - USGS Data

Explore the 20 biggest earthquakes across Dhaka in the past 365 days, sourced from USGS data. View significant and minor quakes on our interactive map. No major quakes recorded? Check activity in nearby regions.

Note: This page shows the 20 biggest earthquakes in the region in the past 365 days, regardless of magnitude. Earthquakes smaller than M4.0 are removed after 365 days.

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Summary of Biggest Earthquakes

Magnitude Distribution (all magnitudes)

  • 2 M5.0–5.9 earthquakes

  • 1 M6.0–6.9 earthquake

  • 1 M7.0–7.9 earthquake

Largest Earthquake

M7.1 at 24 km N of Kishorganj, Bangladesh on 7/8/1918

Most Recent Major Earthquake

M5.5 at 20 km NE of Netrakona, Bangladesh on 6/12/1956

Oldest Major Earthquake

M7.1 at 24 km N of Kishorganj, Bangladesh on 7/8/1918

Quick Stats

Time Since Last Moderate earthquake

69 years, 7 days since the last moderate earthquake (M5.5 at 20 km NE of Netrakona, Bangladesh on 6/12/1956)

Average Magnitude

6.28 (range: M5.5–M7.1)

Largest Earthquake by Depth

Deepest: M7.1 at 15.0 km (24 km N of Kishorganj, Bangladesh, 7/8/1918)

Shallowest: M7.1 at 15.0 km (24 km N of Kishorganj, Bangladesh, 7/8/1918)

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