A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar late Monday night, causing mild tremors across several South Asian regions. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake originated in Myanmar’s Falam area at a depth of 106.8 kilometers.
Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department confirmed the same data on its website, noting that the epicenter was located 431 kilometers from Dhaka. The tremor occurred at 12:55:16 AM (local time), Bangladesh Earth Observation Team reported on Facebook.
Residents in Cox’s Bazar, Ukhiya, Chakaria, and Chattogram city said the shaking was brief and moderate, lasting only a few seconds. Many people rushed out of their homes, causing late-night panic across affected areas.
The Europe-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) also listed the quake as magnitude 4.9, with the epicenter inside Myanmar.
So far, no casualties or structural damage have been reported.
This marks the eighth earthquake felt in Bangladesh since November 21, when a 5.2-magnitude tremor in Narsingdi rattled the entire country. Since then, mild earthquakes have continued to shake various regions at regular intervals.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as seismic activity in the region remains frequent.
