23/07/2026
In my previous post, I shared a visualization of earthquake epicenters in Bangladesh spanning 104 years (1923–2026).
This time, I'm sharing a decadal animation that illustrates how earthquake activity has evolved over time.
The animation highlights the spatial distribution, frequency, and magnitude variations of earthquakes across each decade.
One noticeable trend is that earthquake epicenters have gradually become more concentrated toward the Dhaka region, with moderate-magnitude events occurring more frequently. This pattern underscores the growing seismic risk to Bangladesh's rapidly expanding urban core.
These insights emphasize the need for proactive earthquake risk reduction through evidence-based policies, improved preparedness, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Geospatial professionals, geologists, geographers, urban planners, engineers, policymakers, and disaster management experts must work together to strengthen Bangladesh's resilience against future earthquakes.