Bangladesh
Bangladesh: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Bangladesh on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event4.7 km²15 h ago13 km E of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Today
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Tomorrow
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Day after
Moderate
Forecast for the area around: Dhaka. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Bangladesh. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Bangladesh
- 15 h agoWildfire near Dhaka, Bangladesh – active4.7 km² · 13 km E of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 15 h agoWildfire near Hathazari, Bangladesh – active3.6 km² · 9 km WSW of Hathazari, Bangladesh
- 2 days agoWildfire near Hathazari, Bangladesh3.7 km² · 42 km NE of Hathazari, Bangladesh
- 2 days agoWildfire near Chittagong, Bangladesh5.8 km² · 60 km NNW of Chittagong, Bangladesh
- 3 days agoWildfire near Burhanuddin, Bangladesh3.4 km² · near Burhanuddin, Bangladesh
- 4.4146 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Dhaka, Bangladesh32 km NE of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Bangladesh
Bangladesh has recorded 140 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.0 in 1997.
Satellites have detected 37 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 303 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: Bangladesh →
140 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 32 km NE of Dhaka, Bangladesh | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 53 km SW of Khulna, Bangladesh | 36.9 km | |
| 4.1 | near Dhaka, Bangladesh | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 12 km ESE of Gazipur, Bangladesh | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 8 km NE of Dhaka, Bangladesh | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 27 km ENE of Dhaka, Bangladesh | 27.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 38 km E of Sylhet, Bangladesh | 34.9 km | |
| 5.8 | 89 km S of Bagerhat, Bangladesh | 5.8 km | |
| 5.8 | 29 km NE of Baniachang, Bangladesh | 33.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 20 km NNE of Karnaphuli, Bangladesh | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 107 km ENE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | 40.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 44 km SW of Comilla, Bangladesh | 45.1 km | |
| 5.5 | 19 km NE of Karnaphuli, Bangladesh | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 97 km ENE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | 33.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 27 km ENE of Dhaka, Bangladesh | 27.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 39 km ENE of Sylhet, Bangladesh | 36.7 km | |
| 5.3 | 117 km S of Natona, Bangladesh | 29.3 km | |
| 5.3 | 23 km WNW of Sunamganj, Bangladesh | 17.5 km | |
| 5.2 | 43 km SE of Sylhet, Bangladesh | 38.7 km | |
| 5.2 | 17 km NW of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 225 km SW of Dakshinpara, Bangladesh | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2025 | 6 | M5.4 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2023 | 7 | M5.5 |
| 2022 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 5 | M4.9 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2016 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2014 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2013 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2012 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2011 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 10 | M5.0 |
| 2007 | 8 | M5.1 |
| 2006 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2005 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2003 | 7 | M5.7 |
| 2002 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2001 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2000 | 2 | M5.5 |
| 1999 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1997 | 3 | M6.0 |
| 1996 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1995 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1992 | 5 | M5.3 |
| 1991 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 3 | M5.8 |
| 1988 | 3 | M5.8 |
| 1986 | 2 | M5.3 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1982 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1979 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1977 | 1 | M5.7 |
Wildfires
37 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 303 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 km² | 13 km E of Dhaka, Bangladesh | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 9 km WSW of Hathazari, Bangladesh | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 42 km NE of Hathazari, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 5.8 km² | 60 km NNW of Chittagong, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | near Burhanuddin, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 46 km NE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 92 km ENE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 45 km NE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 53 km NNE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 64 km ENE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive |
Show all (42)
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303 km² | 86 km E of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 116 km² | 112 km E of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 86 km² | 47 km E of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 83 km² | 87 km ESE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 56 km² | 116 km E of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 55 km² | 66 km SE of Chittagong, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 45 km NE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 41 km² | 90 km ENE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 59 km ESE of Bandarban, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 71 km E of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 63 km E of Chittagong, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 55 km NE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 46 km NE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 38 km E of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 102 km ENE of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | Inactive |
Regions
Places
- Dhaka
- Chittagong
- Gazipur
- Khulna
- Rangpur
- Rajshahi
- Comilla
- Pallabi
- Mirpur Model Thana
- Mohammadpur
- Hathazari
- Bogura
- Savar
- Shibganj
- Natore
- Kafrul
- Tungi
- Bhatara
- Narsingdi
- Brahmanbaria
- Demra
- Nagar Naluakot
- Bagerhat
- Cox's Bazar
- Kaliakair
- Jessore
- Nagarpur
- Sylhet
- Mymensingh
- Narayanganj
- Chandpur
- Ashuganj City
- Dinajpur
- Karnaphuli
- Motijheel
- Barishal
- Nawabganj
- Saidpur
- Par Naogaon
- Pabna
- Paltan
- Tangail
- Jamalpur
- Puthia
- Ramna Maidan
- Kushtia
- Maijdi
- Sonargaon
- Satkhira
- Sirajganj
- Tungipara
- Faridpur
- Gulshan
- Sherpur
- Rangamati
- Bhairab Bazar
- Shahzadpur
- Thakurgaon
- Bhola
- Azimpur
- Kishorganj
- Bibir Hat
- Habiganj
- Madaripur
- Feni
- Laksham
- Ishwardi
- Sarishabari
- Netrakona
- Jamirdia
- Sunamganj
- Joypur Hat
- Manikganj
- Palang
- Lalmonirhat
- Habirbari
- Raipur
- Lakshmipur
- Maulavi Bazar
- Ramganj