Residents across the capital Dhaka and several regional districts of Bangladesh were shaken late Wednesday night by a moderate earthquake originating from neighboring Myanmar.
The seismic event occurred at approximately 10:51 PM local time. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake registered a 5.1 magnitude on the Richter scale.
Event Breakdown
Epicenter: Located in the Sagaing region of Myanmar, roughly 75 km southeast of Mawlaik and 112 km from Monywa.
Coordinates: 23.04° N, 94.72° E.
Depth: 101 km (Classified as an intermediate-depth earthquake).
Local Impact
While the earthquake's depth likely prevented widespread surface destruction, the swaying was felt significantly in high-rise buildings in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet.
In several urban areas, panic-stricken citizens evacuated their apartments, staying in open streets for nearly half an hour before returning indoors.
As of early Thursday morning, local authorities and disaster management teams have confirmed that there are no reports of casualties or structural collapses within Bangladesh territory.
Expert Observations
Seismologists note that the Myanmar-India-Bangladesh border is a highly active zone due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
While a 5.1 magnitude quake is considered "moderate," the depth of 101 km helped dissipate the energy before it reached major population centers.
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