Richter scale
Japan earthquake: Small tsunami triggered
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes off Japan's south-western coast, triggering a small tsunami.
14 November 2015
Light tremor felt in Ctg, Bandarban
A light tremor of magnitude 4.4 in the Richter scale is felt in Chittagong and Bandarban.
2 October 2015
Powerful Chile quake kills at least eight, one million evacuated
A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile, killing eight people, forcing the evacuation of a million and sparking warnings that tsunami waves could reach Japan.
17 September 2015
Moderate quake jolts country
A moderate earthquake jolted different parts of the country including Dhaka.
28 June 2015
Largest earthquakes in 115 years
Here is a list of the largest earthquakes around the world since the 1900’s according to their intensity on Richter scale and casualties.
12 May 2015
Nepal earthquake death toll now crosses 1000
The death toll from a massive earthquake which devastated parts of Nepal on Saturday has risen to over 1000, according to a government official.
25 April 2015