When was the latest earthquake in the world?
Latest Earthquakes Worldwide Mag 5+
| Date & Time UTC | Latitude degrees | Last update [-] |
|---|---|---|
| earthquake2021-11-04 08:57:07.0 | 52.70 | FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS |
| earthquake2021-11-04 02:42:42.4 | 2.99 | SERAM, INDONESIA |
| earthquake2021-11-03 12:45:40.1 | 18.43 | VANUATU |
| earthquake2021-11-03 03:18:59.8 | 24.44 | SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS |
Why is Bangladesh vulnerable to earthquake?
Emerging risks in Dhaka city Dhaka city, the soul of Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to the earthquake disaster due to high density of population, unplanned infrastructure and close proximity with India and Myanmar’s active seismic area, poor economic condition, poor emergency preparation and recovery capability.
Where was the earthquake in Nepal in April 2015?
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal 34 km (21 mi) east southeast of Lamjung on April 25 at a depth of 8.2 km (5.1 mi). 8,857 people were killed in Nepal, 78 in India, 25 in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and 4 in Bangladesh. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nepal 1 km (0.62 mi) east of Banepa on April 25 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
Where was the earthquake in Pakistan in February 2015?
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 218 km (135 mi) southwest of Tomatlán on February 22 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Pakistan 22 km (14 mi) east of Batgram on February 26 at a depth of 29.7 km (18.5 mi). The earthquake injured at least 15 people and caused some damage.
Where was the earthquake in China in July 2015?
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck China 97 km (60 mi) southeast of Yilkiqi, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang on July 3 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). Three people were killed, 71 were injured and about 3,000 homes destroyed or damaged.
Where was the earthquake in Papua New Guinea?
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 89 km (55 mi) southeast of L’Esperance Rock in the Kermadec Islands on June 25 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 145 km (90 mi) south southwest of Kokopo on June 30 at a depth of 43.0 km (26.7 mi).