Countries that experienced the most earthquakes in 2025
Based on the data as of 21 November 2025
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
Earthquakes occur when pressure causes tectonic plates to suddenly shift. Bangladesh endured its deadliest quake of 2025 on 21 November, Friday having a magnitude of 5.7. Its epicentre was in Madhabdi, Narsingdi, which killed at least 10 people and injured several others.* The country has already recorded 68 earthquakes this year.
Note: includes any earthquake with a magnitude of 4 or above, with the epicenter within 300 km of the country.
*As of 10:00pm Friday
Source: Earthquakelist.org
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