Dhaka vs Kathmandu — Seismic Risk Comparison
676 km apart · Bangladesh 🇧🇩 vs Nepal 🇳🇵
Kathmandu faces higher overall seismic risk compared to Dhaka, based on seismic zone classification, recent earthquake activity, historical events, and proximity to fault lines.
| Metric | Dhaka | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Seismic Zone | High | High |
| Recent Earthquakes (30d) | 0 | 1 |
| Largest Recent | — | M4.5 |
| Historical Significant | 5 | 5 |
| Nearest Fault Line | — | — |
| Population | 10,356,500 | 1,442,271 |