Dhaka
Dhaka: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Dhaka just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Dhaka, India.
Live map – Dhaka
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Dhaka
- 36 h agoWildfire near Barauli, India – active5.7 km² · 9 km NNE of Barauli, India
- 4 days agoWildfire near Birganj, Nepal6.2 km² · 24 km NNW of Birganj, Nepal
- 207 days agoWildfire near Hetauda, Nepal28 km² · 36 km W of Hetauda, Nepal
- 212 days agoWildfire near Hetauda, Nepal22 km² · 24 km SW of Hetauda, Nepal
- 217 days agoWildfire near Hetauda, Nepal20 km² · 23 km SW of Hetauda, Nepal
- 242 days agoWildfire near Malangawa, Nepal12 km² · 24 km NE of Malangawa, Nepal
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Dhaka
Dhaka has recorded 14 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.6 in 2015.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 28 km².
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Earthquakes
14 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 12 km S of Hetauda, Nepal | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2015 | 9 | M4.6 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.3 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 28 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 km² | 9 km NNE of Barauli, India | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 24 km NNW of Birganj, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 36 km W of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 24 km SW of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 23 km SW of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 24 km NE of Malangawa, Nepal | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 km² | 36 km W of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 24 km SW of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 23 km SW of Hetauda, Nepal | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 24 km NE of Malangawa, Nepal | Inactive |