5
High
Earthquake Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.5 - 14 km WSW of Narsingdi, Bangladesh (2025-11-21) — 24,600,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Dhaka is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Dhaka Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Dhaka
EXERCISE - 7.1 Magnitude Dhaka, Bangladesh - MPAT TE-22
May 7, 2013 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.5 - 14 km WSW of Narsingdi, Bangladesh
November 20, 2025 — WARNING
24,600,000 people exposed; $26,072M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.5 - 10 km ENE of Rāmganj, Bangladesh
December 1, 2023 — WARNING
3,270,000 people exposed; $6,385M capital exposed
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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