Over the past 30 days, Bangladesh has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 1 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 72.7 km. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 4.5 event near 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) at 72.7 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.4 near 6 km WSW of Gauripur, India, trails by 0.1 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 09:10:05 UTC | 4.4mb | 6 km WSW of Gauripur, India 26.061°, 89.897° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 6 km WSW of Gauripur, India on May 9, 2026 at 09:10 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 26.061°N, 89.897°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-21 2026-04-21 14:24:37 UTC | 4.5mb | 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) 23.830°, 94.203° | 72.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 21, 2026 at 14:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar). It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Bangladesh over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 72.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 23.830°, 94.203°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)
2026-04-21
13 km NNE of Morigaon, India
2026-01-04
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Bangladesh sits on the active plate boundary where the Indian Plate subducts beneath the Burma Plate. Dense population increases earthquake vulnerability.
In 2026, Bangladesh has recorded 12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Bangladesh in 2026 was a magnitude 5.2 event near Morigaon, India. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 2 in the last 30 days.
Bangladesh sits on the active plate boundary where the Indian Plate subducts beneath the Burma Plate. Dense population increases earthquake vulnerability.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar).
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Bangladesh region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Bangladesh area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar).
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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