Countries that experienced the most earthquakes in 2025
Based on the data as of 21 November 2025
A graphic illustration shows a seismograph reading next to the word 'EARTHQUAKE' depicted as a crumbling city, symbolizing the destructive force of seismic events. | 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.
This infographic displays the countries that experienced the most earthquakes in 2025, with Russia leading at 3,316 recorded events as of November 21.
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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